In a surprising move within the legal education sector, the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Council on Legal Education has unanimously voted in favor of putting forth a proposal that could dramatically shift the landscape of legal studies. According to the information publicized on the Law.com report, this proposal would allow a fully online law school to apply for, and potentially receive, both provisional and full ABA approval for their program of study.
The potential implications of this decision could be far-reaching, prompting significant reactions from various stakeholders within the world of legal studies. Traditional brick-and-mortar institutions might need to adapt and rethink their teaching strategies to remain competitive in light of this proposed shift.
The ABA Council on Legal Education’s move is quite unexpected by those familiar with usual practices, as the proposal could transform the means of delivering law education across the United States. Finally, while the proposal has been passed for notice and commentary, the final decision remains to be seen after the council processes the responses it receives. The next few months would certainly bring interesting developments to watch within the sphere of legal education and beyond.