I always miss the importance of ABA; what happens if its not approved by the American Bar Association? Is it really crucial?
2006-08-23 15:30:36 · 8 answers · asked by Lovemylifefriendsfamily 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The previous two posters are correct.
It all depends on the state. Some state bars do not admit applicants (don't even allow them to take the test) if they have not graduated from a law school is is approved (accredited) by the American Bar Association.
Some states (California, Massachusetts) have special accreditation procedures for in-state schools, and will allow graduates of those schools to take their local state bar exam. But generally, those people would not be admitted be any other state bar.
So, it's crucial if you plan on eventually being admitted to more than one state. But if all you care about is your local state, then the only difference it makes is the qualify of education. And most ABA-approved schools provide a better overall education than most non-ABA schools. Most.
2006-08-23 16:33:51 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a law school is ABA approved it basically means that the curriculum and the teaching staff meet the standards of the Bar Association. The best benefit of an ABA approved school is that a law student should have a better chance of passing the Bar exam and being eligible to practice law.
2006-08-23 15:38:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the reason why going to an ABA approved law school is important is because a lot of Bar Exams will not let you take the bar at all unless you have gone to one. People that go to non ABA law schools often can only apply for the bar exam in their state.
BTW, a school like Cleveland State or Thomas Cooley will help you past the bar than a school like the University of Michigan or Yale. This is due to the fact that there is an assumption at the latter two that you can figure it out yourself. They tend to focus more on nationals than state specific issues.
2006-08-23 15:49:22 · answer #3 · answered by Just the Facts 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is not an ABA approved school then you take one step down when you try to get a job later.
Just a way that the ABA and schools make more money actually
2006-08-23 15:34:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some states will not let you take the bar or practice unless you graduated from an ABA accredited law school.
2006-08-23 15:44:36 · answer #5 · answered by Catspaw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah you want to go to one that is going to help you pass the Bar and they will endorse schools that will help you do that. cahnces are the other ones are not that good.
2006-08-23 15:32:30 · answer #6 · answered by bchylik 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its like the ADA for toothbrushes or the BBB for businesses.
Indeed it does matter.
2006-08-23 15:32:41 · answer #7 · answered by capierno2004 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say so.
2006-08-23 15:32:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋