ABA Drops Diversity Mandate for Law Schools | US News

The American Bar Association just axed its diversity mandate for law schools — a move that could reshape legal education. Under pressure from the Trump administration and fearing loss of federal accreditation, the ABA’s council voted 10-6 to scrap the rule, which had required schools to prioritize diverse student bodies and faculty since 1980. Critics say it’s a betrayal of equity in the legal profession, while the ABA insists it’s about preserving its critical accreditation status. The decision sparks fierce debate over whether diversity in law schools will now be sidelined — or if this is just the beginning of a bigger reckoning. 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/4227ededf35f0adc