ABA's Diversity Requirement Suspension Not Enough For Pam Bondi - Above the LawThe ABA is pressured to repeal its diversity rule due to political influence, notably from Attorney General Pam Bondi.
ABA Legal Ed council suspends accreditation standard focused on diversityABA suspends enforcement of diversity accreditation standards due to federal pressure against DEI policies.
ABA changes description of Judicial Clerkship Program after conservative group sees 'quotas'The ABA modified its Judicial Clerkship Program's description to clarify its commitment to diversity without implying racial quotas, responding to conservative criticism.
ABA Council Proposes Language Change To Nix 'Diversity' From Law School ConsiderationsThe ABA is shifting focus from diversity to access in legal education, raising concerns about the effectiveness and commitment to meaningful change.
ABA's Diversity Requirement Suspension Not Enough For Pam Bondi - Above the LawThe ABA is pressured to repeal its diversity rule due to political influence, notably from Attorney General Pam Bondi.
ABA Legal Ed council suspends accreditation standard focused on diversityABA suspends enforcement of diversity accreditation standards due to federal pressure against DEI policies.
ABA changes description of Judicial Clerkship Program after conservative group sees 'quotas'The ABA modified its Judicial Clerkship Program's description to clarify its commitment to diversity without implying racial quotas, responding to conservative criticism.
ABA Council Proposes Language Change To Nix 'Diversity' From Law School ConsiderationsThe ABA is shifting focus from diversity to access in legal education, raising concerns about the effectiveness and commitment to meaningful change.
Thousands Of Lawyers Sign Open Letter To Defend The Rule Of Law From Executive Attack - Above the LawOver 2,100 lawyers signed a letter denouncing executive actions undermining the rule of law.
American Bar Association Rips Trump And Musk In Scathing Statement For Acting Contrary to the Rule of Law'The American Bar Association criticized Trump's and Musk's actions since inauguration for undermining the rule of law and causing chaos.
Thousands Of Lawyers Sign Open Letter To Defend The Rule Of Law From Executive Attack - Above the LawOver 2,100 lawyers signed a letter denouncing executive actions undermining the rule of law.
American Bar Association Rips Trump And Musk In Scathing Statement For Acting Contrary to the Rule of Law'The American Bar Association criticized Trump's and Musk's actions since inauguration for undermining the rule of law and causing chaos.
Behind the scenes as the ABA reacts to DOJ's order to stop providing legal support to immigrantsThe DOJ has ordered the cessation of federal legal assistance programs, impacting vulnerable immigrant populations and their access to legal representation.
ABA supports victims of California wildfiresThe ABA is providing vital legal assistance to wildfire victims in California, highlighting the role of legal professionals in disaster recovery efforts.
Behind the scenes as the ABA reacts to DOJ's order to stop providing legal support to immigrantsThe DOJ has ordered the cessation of federal legal assistance programs, impacting vulnerable immigrant populations and their access to legal representation.
ABA supports victims of California wildfiresThe ABA is providing vital legal assistance to wildfire victims in California, highlighting the role of legal professionals in disaster recovery efforts.
ABA calls on senators to oppose 'deeply concerning' immigration billThe ABA opposes the Laken Riley Act due to its provisions undermining due process rights and the presumption of innocence.
Professional Responsibility Lawyers Call on ABA to Modernize Model Rule 5.4 to Allow Fee Sharing with Non-LawyersAPRL emphasizes the urgent need to revise Model Rule 5.4 to permit fee sharing between lawyers and non-lawyers, fostering innovation and access to justice.
50 Years of Service: ABA has been a 'stalwart ally' for LSC fundingABA a vital advocate for Legal Services CorpLSC provides essential legal aid services for vulnerable populations
Professional Responsibility Lawyers Call on ABA to Modernize Model Rule 5.4 to Allow Fee Sharing with Non-LawyersAPRL emphasizes the urgent need to revise Model Rule 5.4 to permit fee sharing between lawyers and non-lawyers, fostering innovation and access to justice.
50 Years of Service: ABA has been a 'stalwart ally' for LSC fundingABA a vital advocate for Legal Services CorpLSC provides essential legal aid services for vulnerable populations
ABA Legislative Priorities Survey helps members set the agendaThe ABA's Legislative Priorities Survey empowers legal professionals to influence advocacy priorities and reflect on critical issues as Congress changes.
ABA Releases Annual Report, Emphasizes Education and AdvocacyABA membership grew by 11% in 2024. ABA focuses on education, advocacy, and fights against banned books. ABA intervened in the FTC's Amazon antitrust suit.
ABA Legislative Priorities Survey helps members set the agendaThe ABA's Legislative Priorities Survey empowers legal professionals to influence advocacy priorities and reflect on critical issues as Congress changes.
ABA Releases Annual Report, Emphasizes Education and AdvocacyABA membership grew by 11% in 2024. ABA focuses on education, advocacy, and fights against banned books. ABA intervened in the FTC's Amazon antitrust suit.
Got Good Grades? You Might Not Even Have To Bother With The LSAT Anymore!The ABA is allowing law schools to apply to bypass the LSAT requirement for up to 100% of their incoming classes.
Popular LSAT Alternative Changes HandsLaw schools are increasingly considering alternatives to the LSAT for admissions, allowing for greater flexibility in the evaluation process.
Got Good Grades? You Might Not Even Have To Bother With The LSAT Anymore!The ABA is allowing law schools to apply to bypass the LSAT requirement for up to 100% of their incoming classes.
Popular LSAT Alternative Changes HandsLaw schools are increasingly considering alternatives to the LSAT for admissions, allowing for greater flexibility in the evaluation process.
Stat(s) Of The Week: Altered StatesThe ABA supports alternative paths for attorney licensing, emphasizing experiential learning over traditional bar exams.
ABA Recognizes Security Grant Award Winners - Busline NewsThe ABA awarded $1.2 million in grants to enhance motorcoach security through various measures by 14 member organizations.
ABA Issues Ethics Opinion on 30-Year-Old Technology whose Use Is Waning. My Question: Why Now?The ABA issued a conservative and belated ethics opinion on lawyers' use of listservs, despite the declining popularity of the technology.
ABA is committed to protecting sexual assault survivors in bar admissions process, letter saysABA prioritizes protecting sexual assault survivors in bar admissions by studying impact of disclosure requirements on survivors.
Data breach suit against ABA tossed by federal judgeData breach lawsuit against ABA dismissed by federal judge.
ABA should consider impact of rape-disclosure questions on bar applications, 3 senators tell associationThe ABA is urged to investigate the impact of rape-disclosure questions on bar applications by three senators.
The Law Schools Where The Most Graduates Got Federal Clerkships (2023)Law school graduates seeking prestigious career paths should aim for elite federal clerkships.
Michelle Behnke looks to build community and strengthen the ABA with new strategic planMichelle Behnke emphasizes community building and strategic planning to strengthen the ABA.