ABA Accreditation Under Fire | Philadelphia News

The Trump administration is poised to revoke the American Bar Association’s federal authority to accredit law schools, citing its failure to separate trade group politics from its accrediting role — a move that could upend legal education nationwide. Long accused of liberal bias and stifling competition since it became the sole accreditor in 1952, the ABA insists it complies with federal rules and defends its track record. The Education Department’s recommendation now heads to an advisory board before a final decision — with potential appeals to Secretary Linda McMahon — and could force independent law schools to scramble for new accreditors while larger institutions may fall back on their parent university’s credentials. This high-stakes review threatens to reshape how law schools operate and access federal funding. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5e8dae556ba2cd67