Proposal Sparks Debate Over Accreditation of Online Law Schools
A recent proposal put forth by the American Bar Association (ABA) to accredit fully online law schools has ignited a…
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Jacksonville University College of Law Receives Provisional Accreditation from the American Bar Association
Jacksonville University College of Law has achieved a significant milestone by securing provisional accreditation from the American Bar Association (ABA).…
Indiana Supreme Court Allows Graduates from Non-ABA Law Schools to Sit for Bar Exam
In a significant development, the Indiana Supreme Court has modified its attorney admissions rules to broaden access to the bar…
Council Calls for Feedback on Accreditation of Online Law Schools
The council of the American Bar Association’s Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar has opened avenues for…
ABA Explores Accreditation for Fully Online Law Schools: A Paradigm Shift in Legal Education
In a landmark decision, the American Bar Association's (ABA) legal education arm is contemplating extending accreditation to fully online law…
ABA Advances Landmark Free Speech Proposal for Law Schools Amid Middle East Tensions
In a significant development addressing the escalating tensions over the conflict in the Middle East, the American Bar Association (ABA)…
Supreme Court of Canada Prepares to Rule on Religious Beliefs in Law School
Summary: Canada’s highest court will rule on whether law societies can deny accreditation to law schools with a religious background.…
ABA Moves for Quick Removal of Arizona Summit’s Accreditation
Summary: Arizona Summit Law School had its accreditation fully removed by the ABA in one quick action. The American Bar…
Charlotte School of Law Uses Example of Florida Coastal Lawsuit to File Their Own against ABA
Summary: Charlotte School of Law has filed a lawsuit similar to Florida Coastal’s against the American Bar Association. With the…
Dartmouth Law Given Full Accreditation
Summary: The University of Massachusetts School of Law at Dartmouth has been upgraded to full accreditation status by the ABA.…
BYU Law School Investigated for Violating ABA Standards
Summary: A complaint filed with the ABA over BYU Law’s practice of removing students that go against their honor standards…
High Dropout Rates May Result in Loss of Accreditation
Summary: Schools may lose their accreditation if they cannot reasonably explain why the attrition rates of their first-year students are…