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ABA Accreditation Council Repeals Law School Diversity Standard

The council says the move was needed to protect its national recognition but a pending federal review leaves accreditation and student aid uncertain.

Education Department Staff Recommend Stripping ABA of Law School Accreditor Status

House Task Force Confronts ABA Over DEI as Accreditation Rules Hang in Balance

House Task Force to Question ABA President Over DEI and Law School Accreditation

ABA Council Votes to Drop Law School DEI Accreditation Rule

UK Law Dean Pick Faces Faculty Revolt and Governor’s Rebuke

Florida and Texas End ABA’s Exclusive Gatekeeper Role in Law School Accreditation

Texas Supreme Court Reclaims Law School Approval From ABA

Texas High Court Ends ABA’s Final Say Over Law School Accreditation

ABA Puts Cooley Law School on Probation Over Bar Passage Shortfalls