How long before a leftist judge steps in?
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T. A. Gardner
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Okay. That's good. Why should the lawyer's union, one of the most powerful unions in the US, have this power to begin with?
T. A. Gardner
Serial Thread Killer
Want to bet there's paperwork he signed saying he knew they were going to do it.
The American Bar Association (ABA) is a voluntary professional membership organization and accrediting body—not a labor union.
It represents lawyers, law students, and legal professionals; develops model rules and standards; provides education and resources; and, through its legal-education arm, accredits law schools. It generally does not bargain with employers or negotiate collective employment contracts on members’ behalf, which are defining functions of a union.
The American Bar Association (ABA) was designated as the sole accreditor of U.S. law schools by the Department of Education in 1952. This decision was based on several key factors that established the ABA's authority in legal education.
Reasons for Sole Accreditation
- Established Standards: The ABA's Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar developed comprehensive standards for law schools, ensuring a consistent quality of education across the country.
- Recognition by the Department of Education: The ABA is the only accreditor recognized by the Department of Education for Juris Doctor programs. This recognition is crucial as it allows graduates from ABA-approved schools to sit for the bar exam in most states.
- Access to Federal Financial Aid: Since the Higher Education Act of 1965, only accredited universities can participate in federal student financial assistance programs. This means that students attending non-accredited law schools cannot access federal loans or grants, making ABA accreditation vital for financial support.
Impact of ABA Accreditation
The ABA's accreditation system has significant influence over law schools in the United States. It sets the standards that schools must meet to gain and maintain accreditation, which directly affects their ability to operate and the qualifications of their graduates.
No, I do not.
