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fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Texas Supreme Court Takes On Role As Law School Accreditor - Above the Law

Welp. They've done did it. The Texas Supreme Court has officially ended its overt reliance on the ABA to accredit its law schools. From now on (or until they outsource the responsibility onto someone else), the Lone Star State's Supreme Court will call the shots on which law schools are qualified to crank out its future lawyers. Bloomberg Law has coverage:
Education
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Law Firms Shy Away From Challenging Trump On ABA's Behalf - Above the Law

The ABA faces political pressure as some law firms decline representation after the Trump administration's actions, impairing ABA litigation and prompting accreditation battles.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

ABA Invites Schools To Accept Law School Applicants Without Requiring LSAT Scores - Above the Law

The ABA extended the deadline allowing law schools to request variances to admit students without LSAT scores, potentially permitting up to 100% test-optional admissions.
Law
fromABA Journal
7 months ago

Protecting fair and impartial courts is a key tenet of ABA advocacy

Judicial independence and security are central to the ABA's advocacy for the federal judiciary.
fromAbove the Law
6 months ago

ABA President Says They Aren't 'Retreating' From Diversity Promises. Does He Know What The ABA Has Been Up To? - Above the Law

The American Bar Association isn't 'retreating' from diversity, equity, and inclusion in the face of the Trump administration's efforts to block such initiatives, the group's leader told a Cleveland audience on Tuesday.
US politics
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fromAbove the Law
7 months ago
Law

Legal Ethics Roundup: 'Endangered' (Roberts) / 'End Of' (Luttig) Rule Of Law, AI Errors Hit Biglaw, 'Speak Up For Justice' & More - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
8 months ago
US politics

Legal Ethics Roundup: Join Me Live Today, 150+ Judges Pen AG Letter, RIP Souter, Roberts/Sotomayor Speak Up, Firms Justify EO Acts While Lawyers Flee & More - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
7 months ago
Law

Legal Ethics Roundup: 'Endangered' (Roberts) / 'End Of' (Luttig) Rule Of Law, AI Errors Hit Biglaw, 'Speak Up For Justice' & More - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
8 months ago
US politics

Legal Ethics Roundup: Join Me Live Today, 150+ Judges Pen AG Letter, RIP Souter, Roberts/Sotomayor Speak Up, Firms Justify EO Acts While Lawyers Flee & More - Above the Law

Wellness
fromABA Journal
8 months ago

How will you celebrate Well-Being Week in Law?

Well-Being Week in Law emphasizes self-care for legal professionals amid stress.
The ABA supports this initiative with resources and programs focusing on mental health.
fromAbove the Law
8 months ago

ABA Likely To Extend Suspension Of Diversity Requirement For Law School Accreditation - Above the Law

It's hard to follow the rules when they're in conflict, especially for law schools balancing accreditation with new political pressures against affirmative action.
Black Lives Matter
fromAbove the Law
8 months ago

Morning Docket: 04.25.25 - Above the Law

Skadden is facing a probe from the NLRB after it blocked firm emails, aiming to prevent discussions about its controversial Trump business deal. The implications of this action are significant for workplace communication rights.
Law
Black Lives Matter
fromAbove the Law
8 months ago

ABA Gets Sued Over Scholarship That "Discriminates Against Whites" - Above the Law

The American Alliance for Equal Rights is challenging the ABA's diversity scholarship program, claiming it discriminates against white applicants.
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