Trump Administration Proposes Major Change to Law School Accreditation
The Education Department recommended removing an independent authority’s accreditation power, partly over its connection to the American Bar Association.
The American Bar Association’s accreditation council, which has accredited law schools since 1952, has maintained that its operations, office space, budget, membership and policies are separate from the ABA’s professional membership group. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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