If you recall the discussions a week ago, we observed that Golden Gate Law’s current class needn’t fuss too much. This was owing to the fact that the school had proposed an exit plan to the American Bar Association (ABA), which we thought must contain more than just an indifferent gesture. However, it appears that this plan didn’t quite hit the mark. Golden Gate’s Law solution was rejected due to its superficial cover of the operational details a teach-out. Law educational institutions are now vying to get it revised by January 12.
Golden Gate University School of Law expressed its surprise and disappointment over the fact that the ABA chose to publicize this decision. They found it inconvenient and publicly objected to it. However, amidst all these bureaucratic tussles, the real victims are the students who have been caught in this unfortunate predicament.
In the current timeline, with technology so widespread, it’s might seem surprising that organizing a teach-out plan would prove to be such a hurdle. In the early 1900s, without resources like Zoom, the school would have to arrange a physical institution for the students. However, Golden Gate wasn’t able to win over an ABA-accredited law school to let their students complete their remaining tenure from the comfort of their homes.
Situations like these reiterate the importance of school administrations ensuring that a thorough exit strategy is in place when they’re on the verge of closure. After all, it’s pivotal to secure a proper destination for the students who in the middle of mastering complex doctrines like the rule against perpetuity.
Read more details on the story at ABA Legal Ed Council Rejects Golden Gate University’s Plan To End Its JD Program.
In the past, students have encountered a similar situation when Golden Gate Law stopped offering JDs.
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