In an effort to petition the Indiana Supreme Court to permit its students to sit for the Indiana bar, an online law school based in California is taking a significant step. This non-ABA-accredited institution, known as Concord Law School at Purdue University Global, will undergo a name change come November as part of this process.
According to Purdue University’s announcement on August 4, the school will soon be known as Purdue Global Law School. Given the change is coming from an online-only institution, this could set a precedent for future digital institutions looking to find acceptance in more traditional legal circles.
Established prestige and trust often come in tandem with physical institutions. As new forms of education and qualification paths evolve, the acceptance of these non-traditional routes, such as online-only law schools, within judicial systems remains to be seen.
As the legal profession continues to evolve and adapt to changes brought on by advancements in technology and distance learning, it will be interesting to observe the potential milestones set by institutions like the soon-to-be-named Purdue Global Law School.
More details on this topic can be found in the original article on Law.com or in Purdue University’s official announcement.