Legal Education in Utah

Law schools, paralegal programs, certifications, bar exam resources, and continuing education in Utah.

Law Schools

ABA-accredited JD programs in Utah

University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law

Utah's flagship law school — ranked among the top public law schools nationally with strengths in environmental, natural resources, and IP law.

Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School

Provo, Utah

Highly ranked private law school — consistently rated as the #1 Best Value Law School in the nation.

Paralegal Programs

Accredited paralegal education and certificate programs

Utah Valley University — Legal Studies

Orem, Utah·ABA-Approved

ABA-approved BS and AS in Legal Studies and paralegal certificate — the only ABA-approved program in Utah.

Salt Lake Community College — Paralegal Studies

Salt Lake City, Utah·Regionally Accredited

AAS degree and certificate in paralegal studies — flexible scheduling with online and evening options.

Court Reporter & Captioning Programs

Stenography, digital reporting, and real-time captioning training

NCRA A to Z Online Program

Free six-week introductory steno program — Utah has no in-state court reporting training programs.

Mediator & ADR Certification

Alternative dispute resolution training and qualified neutral roster

Utah Courts — ADR Program

Court-connected ADR program — mediators must complete 40 hours of training and be approved by the ADR director.

Utah State Bar — ADR Section

Section promoting ADR education and practice — networking events, training resources, and mediator referrals.

Legal Nurse Consulting

Certification programs for RNs providing litigation support

American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC)

National professional organization offering the LNCC certification — the only legal nurse consultant credential accredited by ABSNC.

Notary Public Certification

How to become a notary public in Utah

Utah Lieutenant Governor — Notary Public

Official guide. Requirements: 18+, Utah resident or employed in Utah, $21 fee. No exam required. Four-year commission.

Bar Admission & Exam

Pathways to becoming a licensed attorney in Utah

Utah State Bar — Admissions

Official admissions portal. Utah administers the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) — minimum passing score of 270.

Continuing Legal Education (CLE)

Requirements for licensed Utah attorneys

Utah State Bar — MCLE

Official MCLE body — attorneys must complete 24 credits biennially, including 2 ethics and 1 professionalism credit. Compliance period ends odd years on June 30.

Legal Secretary & Legal Assistant Programs

Certificate and degree programs for legal support professionals

Utah Valley University — Legal Studies

Orem, Utah

ABA-approved program also preparing graduates for legal assistant and law office support careers.

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