In an important recent development, the American Bar Association (ABA) has given its approval to the teach-out plan of Golden Gate University’s School of Law. This decision has been made despite the ongoing lawsuit initiated by several students and the alumni association of the school against the institute on allegations including breach of contract and demand for appointment of a receiver.
This lawsuit follows Golden Gate University’s decision to end its J.D. program after the conclusion of this academic year. The teach-out plan was carefully reviewed by the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the ABA, and the law school’s accreditation is set to continue through until July 1, 2027. This duration, however, could be cut short under certain circumstances.
The ABA’s approval is for the “limited purpose of allowing the Law School to receive credits from currently enrolled students earned as transient students at other ABA-approved law schools and to issue the Law School’s J.D. degree to such students who meet the Law School’s graduation requirements.” The complete notice detailing their decision was posted on the ABA’s official site on Wednesday.
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