ABA proposal to fully accredit online law schools receives mixed response
INSIDE HIGHER ED — A group of law school deans are pushing back against a proposal from the American Bar Association’s accrediting arm that would allow fully online law schools to apply for accreditation, the ABA Journalreported last week.
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REUTERS — Deans from 26 law schools have asked the American Bar Association to pull back on a proposal to extend its seal of approval to fully online law schools, saying more employment and bar pass data for graduates of online and hybrid programs is needed before making the change.
Read More about 26 law school deans sign letter opposing ABA proposal to accredit fully online law schoolsOhio Northern University to launch fully online part-time JD program
THE NATIONAL JURIST — Claude W. Pettit College of Law is the latest law school to receive approval from the American Bar Association (ABA) to begin offering a fully online, part-time J.D. program.
Read More about Ohio Northern University to launch fully online part-time JD programOhio Northern Law receives approval for fully online JD program
OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY — The Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law has received approval from the American Bar Association (ABA) to begin offering one of the country’s only fully online, part-time juris doctor programs.
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INSIDE HIGHER ED — A proposal from the Biden administration could reshape how states oversee online education.
Read More about White House proposal aims to give states authority over online collegesIndiana Supreme Court rules graduates of online law schools can apply to take state bar exam
WRTV — A decision by the Indiana Supreme Court could have a significant impact on the state’s growing attorney shortage.
Read More about Indiana Supreme Court rules graduates of online law schools can apply to take state bar examWilliam & Mary Law launches online master of legal studies program
W&M NEWS — William & Mary Law School, a pioneer in legal education, is making waves once again with the launch of its innovative Online Master of Legal Studies program.
Read More about William & Mary Law launches online master of legal studies programABA legal education section seeks public comment on accreditation of online law schools
REUTERS — The American Bar Association’s legal education arm is considering extending accreditation to fully online law schools, marking a major shift from its longstanding prioritization of in-person teaching.
Read More about ABA legal education section seeks public comment on accreditation of online law schoolsUSC Gould Law launches two online certificate programs
USC GOULD SCHOOL OF LAW — The University of Southern California Gould School of Law announces the launch of two online graduate certificate programs: Law and Government, and Technology and Entrepreneurship Law.
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INSIDE HIGHER ED — Lone Star College, a community college with eight campuses in Texas, has one “campus” that’s different than the others—it’s all online.
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