ABA Removes ‘Minority’ Requirement from Law Student Scholarship After Legal Challenge
The American Bar Association (ABA) has revised its eligibility rules for one of its most notable diversity-focused initiatives, the Legal…
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Florida Supreme Court Considers Alternatives to ABA Accreditation for Law Schools
In a move that could reshape the future of legal education in the Sunshine State, the Florida Supreme Court is…
ABA Stands Firm on Diversity Amid Political Pressure from Trump Administration
The American Bar Association (ABA) is maintaining its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) despite intensified political pressure from…
American Bar Association Sues Trump Administration Over Executive Orders Targeting Law Firms
Overview The American Bar Association (ABA), the largest voluntary professional association of attorneys in the United States, has filed a…
The American Bar Association’s Opposition to the Executive Order Targeting Diversity and Inclusion
Introduction The American Bar Association (ABA) has taken a firm stance against a recent executive order issued by the Trump…
ABA Stands Firm on Diversity Standards Amid Legal Education Debate
The American Bar Association (ABA) is working to retain references to “race and ethnicity” in its diversity standards for law…
ABA Loosens Diversity Requirements Amid Legal Challenges
The American Bar Association (ABA) has revised its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) requirements for a clerkship program, following accusations…
Encouraging Legal Professionals to Disconnect: ABA’s Proposal
The American Bar Association (ABA) is urging legal employers to support their employees in fully disconnecting from work for at…
Attorneys General Urge ABA to Revise Diversity Standards in Wake of Supreme Court Ruling
Attorneys general from 21 states are pressing the American Bar Association (ABA) to modify its diversity standards for law school…
ABA Endorses Alternative Attorney Licensing Pathways
A Historic Shift in ABA Policy The American Bar Association (ABA) has endorsed new attorney licensing pathways that do not…
Law Schools to Gain Insight into Applicants’ Educational and Economic Backgrounds
Introduction Law schools may soon have access to more detailed information about the educational and economic challenges faced by applicants…
Examining Law School Scholarship Disparities
New data from the American Bar Association reveals disparities in the allocation of law school scholarships, with white students disproportionately…