Legal Education in Texas
Law schools, paralegal programs, certifications, bar exam resources, and continuing education in Texas.
Law Schools
ABA-accredited JD programs in Texas
University of Texas School of Law
Consistently ranked among the top 15 nationally — flagship public law school with 20+ clinics and the Tarlton Law Library.
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
Top-50 law school in Dallas — JD, LLM, and SJD programs with centers in corporate law and dispute resolution.
Baylor University School of Law
Ranked #1 in Trial Advocacy nationally — Baylor's legendary Practice Court program and quarter-based curriculum.
University of Houston Law Center
Top-ranked public law school — nationally recognized programs in health law, IP, and energy/environmental law.
Texas A&M University School of Law
Fastest-rising law school in the nation — IP, dispute resolution, and wealth management law programs.
South Texas College of Law Houston
Nationally ranked #1 in Advocacy — Houston's oldest law school with day and evening programs.
Texas Tech University School of Law
Public law school with an innovative practice-ready curriculum and rural law opportunities.
St. Mary's University School of Law
San Antonio's only law school — Catholic and Marianist tradition with strong clinical programs and a focus on public service.
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
HBCU law school named for Justice Thurgood Marshall — committed to providing access to legal education for underrepresented communities.
University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law
Texas's newest public law school — located in downtown Dallas with a mission to expand access to legal education and the profession.
Paralegal Programs
Accredited paralegal education and certificate programs
Dallas College — Paralegal Program
ABA-approved AAS degree and certificate programs — formerly El Centro College, now part of the unified Dallas College system.
Lone Star College — Paralegal Studies
ABA-approved paralegal program serving the greater Houston area with AAS degree and certificate options.
Texas State Paralegal Association
Statewide professional organization — formerly the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas.
Court Reporter & Captioning Programs
Stenography, digital reporting, and real-time captioning training
Alamo Colleges — Court Reporting Program
NCRA-approved court reporting program at San Antonio College — AAS degree with real-time reporting and captioning training.
Texas Court Reporters Association (TCRA)
Professional association for Texas court reporters — advocacy, CSR certification support, and continuing education.
Mediator & ADR Certification
Alternative dispute resolution training and qualified neutral roster
Texas Mediation Trainer Roundtable
Texas requires 40 hours of approved training for court-roster mediators — Civil Practice & Remedies Code Chapter 154 governs ADR procedures.
Texas Mediator Credentialing Association (TMCA)
Voluntary credentialing body for Texas mediators — establishes standards of practice, ethics, and continuing education requirements.
Legal Nurse Consulting
Certification programs for RNs providing litigation support
Notary Public Certification
How to become a notary public in Texas
Bar Admission & Exam
Pathways to becoming a licensed attorney in Texas
Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Requirements for licensed Texas attorneys
Legal Secretary & Legal Assistant Programs
Certificate and degree programs for legal support professionals
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