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June 2008
At its meeting on June 7, 2008, the Council determined, upon the recommendation of its Accreditation Committee, to remove Whittier Law School from probation. Whittier Law School.

Council grants provisional approval to Charlotte School of Law

Council grants provisional approval to Elon University School of Law

Reports of the Council Appointed Special Committees: Outcome Measures, Security of Position, Transparency.

Bar Exam Passage Conference: Outcome Measures and Student Achievement
Bar Exam Passage Conference Registration

May 2008
Reports of the Council Appointed Special Committees: Outcome Measures, Security of Position, Transparency.

Bar Exam Passage Conference: Outcome Measures and Student Achievement
Bar Exam Passage Conference Registration

March 2008
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February 2008:
Council grants provisional approval to Drexel University College of Law
Interpretation 301-6 and Commentary (Final): Adopted February 2008 Interpretation 301-6.

December 2007:
At its meeting on December 1, 2007, the Council determined, upon the recommendation of its Accreditation Committee, to remove Golden Gate University School of Law from probation. Golden Gate University School of Law.

October 2007:
Chair Ruth V. McGregor Announces the Creation of Three Special Committees: From the Section's Chairperson.
Committee Appointments Lists: Outcome Measures,Security of Position, Transparency.

September 2007:
College Cost Reduction and Access Act: From the Section's Chairperson, H.R. 2669.
Work of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar During 2006-2007
From the Consultant.

2008 Official Guide to ABA-Approved Law School | purchase

2008 Comprehensive Guide to Bar Admission Requirements | pdf

Comments & Reports

February 2008:
Interpretation 301-6 and Commentary (Final): Adopted February 2008 (Interpretation 301-6)

2007-2008 Law School Enrollment Memo (pdf)

September 2007:
Commentary on Revisions to Standards and Rules of Procedure for Approval of Law Schools 2006-07 (read)

June 2007:
Overview of the Report of the Accreditation Policy Task Force (read)
Complete Report of the Accreditation Policy Task Force (read)

April 2007:
Conclave Conference (Apr 28) (Apr 29) The Educational Continuum For Lawyers: Collaborations Among the Academy, Bench and Bar

January 2007:
Input Requested on Goals and Principles of Law School Accreditation (read)
Open Forum Transcripts; February 2007(read), January 2007(read)
Comments Received; (read)

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