ABA Pauses Vote on Experiential Learning Proposal

Aba Pauses Vote On Experiential Learning Proposal

On August 22, 2025, the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar paused its vote on a controversial proposal to double the required experiential learning credits for law school accreditation from six to 12, following significant opposition from law school deans. The decision, made during the … Read more

ABA Invites More Law Schools to Seek Variance to Admit Students Without a Test Score

Aba Invites More Law Schools To Seek Variance To Admit Students Without A Test Score

ABA Invites More Law Schools to Seek Variance for Test-Optional Admissions in 2025 In a significant shift for legal education, the American Bar Association (ABA) has expanded its variance process under Standard 503, allowing law schools to apply for permission to admit up to 100% of their incoming students without requiring standardized tests like the … Read more