""These changes aim to clarify the existing distinction between the Section's functions and the council's accreditation work, reinforce the council's independent decision making and make its processes more efficient," Jenn Rosato Perea, section managing director, said in a statement. The virtual open meeting was held almost three weeks ahead of the ABA's Midyear Meeting, allowing the council to present this change to the Board of Governors next month and then approve it at the section business meeting in August."
"National accreditation aims to monitor the consistent quality of law schools nationally. Historically, most states have required bar applicants to be graduates of an ABA-accredited law school. That allows graduates from an ABA-accredited school to be portable, able to take the bar exam and ultimately practice in any jurisdiction. But the council's exclusive accreditor status is changing. Since the beginning of this month, two state supreme courts made moves to break ties with the council."
The ABA council for Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar voted to clarify and reinforce its independence by creating a separate Accreditation Council and reducing options for input on accreditation standards. The council remains the U.S. Department of Education-recognized sole accreditor for U.S. law schools. The changes aim to distinguish the council's accreditation work from other functions, reinforce independent decision making and improve process efficiency. A virtual open meeting occurred weeks before the ABA Midyear Meeting to allow presentations to the Board of Governors and final approval at the business meeting in August. National accreditation preserves graduate portability for bar eligibility. Two state supreme courts recently moved to break ties with the council.
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