Source: Law & Liberty
by John O McGinnis
“Nearly every law school in the country is effectively under the thumb of the American Bar Association (ABA). The ABA’s power rests on its role as the recognized accreditor for law schools through the federal Department of Education. This official endorsement effectively determines whether students can obtain federal loans and whether state courts or bar associations will grant those schools the stamp of approval. The ABA’s influence contributes to the high cost of legal education, stifles innovation, and often encourages left-liberal indoctrination in the profession. Revoking the ABA’s authority to accredit law schools would break the ABA’s monopoly and encourage more diverse, less expensive pathways to legal practice.” (02/27/25)