Texas Breaks Away: Supreme Court Assumes Law School Oversight
Texas is set to become the first state to break away from the American Bar Association's (ABA) oversight of law schools. The Texas Supreme Court has assumed responsibility, marking a significant shift in the state's legal education landscape.
Until now, graduation from an ABA-approved law school was often required to sit for and pass the bar exam in many states, including Texas. The ABA has set standards for law schools nationwide for decades. However, the Texas Supreme Court has decided to take over this responsibility.
The court's decision, announced on Friday, September 26, means Texas will no longer use the ABA for law school oversight. The leader of the Texas Supreme Court responsible for this new role has not been explicitly named. The court has not provided a clear rationale for its decision, nor has it detailed how it will assess law schools going forward. Critics argue that the ABA's requirements can make law school and becoming a lawyer expensive, potentially pricing out potential lawyers.
The Texas Supreme Court aims to retain the portability of Texas law school degrees into other states and the ability of lawyers from other states to practice in Texas. Other states, such as Florida, Ohio, and Tennessee, are also reviewing their reliance on ABA accreditation for law schools.
The Texas Supreme Court's assumption of responsibility for law school oversight marks a significant change in Texas's legal education system. While the details of the new system remain unclear, the court has stated its intention to maintain the portability of Texas law school degrees and the ability of out-of-state lawyers to practice in Texas.
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