Law Schools

Online, part-time JD program launches at Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law

The Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law launched its online and part-time JD program this month.

Jan 20, 2026 1:03 PM CST

University of Arkansas rescinds job offer to law school dean, reportedly over political pressure

The University of Arkansas has reversed its decision to hire Emily Suski as its new law school dean for reportedly joining a group of other law professors in filing an amicus brief at the U.S. Supreme Court in support of transgender student athletes.

Jan 16, 2026 9:07 AM CST

ABA Legal Ed council will consider options for ‘more autonomy’ at special meeting

At a special meeting Jan. 16, the council of the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar will consider recommendations “to give the council more autonomy over its self-governance” and allow changes to be implemented more quickly, according to memos to the council from the governance committee posted Jan. 9.

Jan 14, 2026 2:36 PM CST

Elon University aims to open law school as merger moves forward

Charlotte, North Carolina, could have its first law school since 2018 if a proposal for Elon University to open a full-time law program at Queens University of Charlotte is approved, according to Law.com.

Jan 14, 2026 10:10 AM CST

6 law schools hit perfect pass rates for July California bar exam

Six law schools hit 100% pass rates for first-time applicants on California’s July 2025 bar exam, according to a story by Law.com.

Jan 13, 2026 1:10 PM CST

Law prof’s new book details pelvic mesh litigation scandal that ‘shocked the mass tort world’

A new book by a professor at the University of Georgia School of Law unravels a tale of scheming and manipulation behind a notorious mass tort litigation case involving the pelvic mesh that "shocked the mass tort world."

Jan 13, 2026 10:41 AM CST

The Day I Took the Bar Exam: Lawyers share their trying times

The ABA Journal is collecting bar exam stories recounting the day our readers took the bar exam—and something else extraordinary happened. We’ll be updating this regularly. What’s your story?

Jan 13, 2026 9:48 AM CST

Speculation swirls over what law school accreditation might look like if states break away from ABA

Texas recently became the first state to officially cut ties with the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar. Meanwhile, Florida and two other states are considering similar moves. These moves have raised more questions than answers about what accreditation might look like and what the implications would be for law schools, law students and licensure.

Jan 13, 2026 9:20 AM CST

Law librarians are ‘at the forefront’ of using and educating on artificial intelligence

Law librarians are pushing back on the idea that generative artificial intelligence will eventually replace them. If anything, they have become more relevant as they test and promote new AI-based tools for government, law schools and law firms, says Jenny Silbiger, the president of the American Association of Law Libraries.

Jan 12, 2026 12:34 PM CST

Association of American Law Schools, West Academic join forces to support AI in legal education

The Association of American Law Schools and West Academic, a company under bar exam prep group Barbri, signed a multiyear partnership focused on supporting artificial intelligence in legal education that will offer a webinar series, online resources and research on faculty and student attitudes toward the emerging technology.

Jan 8, 2026 9:34 AM CST

18 law student groups ask ABA Legal Ed council to protest recruiting timelines

Leaders of 18 student organizations from top law schools wrote the council of the ABA's Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar protesting the high-speed timelines for employment recruiting at law schools.

Jan 7, 2026 10:04 AM CST

Where are they now? Legal Opportunity Scholarship recipients share impact on their careers

It’s been more than 25 years since past ABA President William “Bill” Paul created the Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund, which has provided $15,000 scholarships to more than 400 diverse law students from around the country.

Jan 6, 2026 11:17 AM CST

A dozen ways that bar licensure could change in 2026

After a year marked by a disastrous attempt by California to launch its own bar exam and a call from the Committee on Legal Education and Admissions Reform to change law licensure requirements, 2026 could deliver even more changes. The ABA Journal spoke with several bar exam experts; these are 12 of their predictions for 2026.

Dec 24, 2025 9:11 AM CST

ABA Legal Ed council appoints new committee to review accreditation standards

A special advisory committee charged with reviewing law school accreditations has been formed, including state supreme court justices and law school deans and professors, the council of the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar announced Monday.

Dec 23, 2025 9:39 AM CST

Yale Law promotes deputy dean, will be second woman in dean role

Yale Law School has named its new dean, effective Feb. 1, 2026, the university announced Friday.

Dec 22, 2025 10:19 AM CST