An accredited law school is a legal institution that has been officially recognised and approved by an accrediting body or government authority to provide quality legal education and training. Accreditation ensures that the law school meets certain standards of academic excellence, faculty qualifications, curriculum requirements, and institutional resources. Graduating from an accredited law school is often a prerequisite for eligibility to take the bar examination in many jurisdictions. Additionally, accreditation may impact the reputation and recognition of the law school, as well as the ability of its graduates to pursue legal careers or further education. Students considering law school should verify that their chosen institution is accredited by a reputable accrediting agency to ensure that they receive a quality legal education.
A law school that has been approved by the state and the Association of American Law Schools (AALS), the American Bar Association (ABA), or both.
In certain states—for example, California—it is acceptable for a law school to be accredited by the state and not by either the AALS or the ABA. In most states, however, only graduates of AALS or ABA-accredited law schools are permitted to take the state bar examination.
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This glossary post was last updated: 29th March, 2024.
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