The American Bar Association’s Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar recently approved the withdrawal of accreditation for two prominent law schools.
The University of La Verne College of Law in Ontario, California, has been severing its affiliation with the American Bar Association (ABA) since 2019. The recent decision finalizes its status apart from the ABA.
In a similar vein, the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego lost an appeal contesting the ABA’s decision to withdraw its accreditation that was undertaken in the same year. Despite these developments, both institutions continue to offer J.D. programs to their students.
Law schools seeking ABA approval must meet certain standards that ensure quality legal education. The recently lost accreditations might impact these schools’ prestige and possibly affect the prospects of their students in the job market, especially outside of California. Nevertheless, both universities have been implementing teach-out plans, ensuring that current students can complete their education and graduate.
Details related to the specific reasons for the withdrawals or the potential impact on the schools and their students are not fully disclosed. Refer to the original report on Law.com for further information.