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41 Syllabus 1 (2009-2010)

handle is hein.journals/syllabus41 and id is 1 raw text is: Volume 41, Number 1 American Bar Association Section of Legal Education and Admissions to ihe Bar AA Me-ssage fo h hi By Jerome C. Hafter, Phelps Dunbar LLP Chair, Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar n 2008, American legal edu- cation crossed an important milestone with the addition of the 200th law school to the list of law schools approved by the American Bar Association. Grad- uation from an ABA-approved law school continues to represent the gold standard not only for sitting for the bar but also for preparation for a career in law practice in the United States and around the world. ABA- approved law schools are the primary gate- way to the legal profession. Consistent with that role, the ABAs Standards for Ap- proval of Law Schools reflect the critical goals and values set forth in their Preamble, among which are diversity; ethical responsi- bility; a sound program of legal education encompassing legal theory, practical skills, communi- cations and problem solving; and an understanding of the law as a public profession that serves the entire community During 2009-2010, the Sec- tion on Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar will focus on several major developments. Review of the Standards for Approval of Law Schools The role of the Section on Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar is to keep American legal education the best and most ac- cessible and diverse in the world. This year, the Section's Standards Review Committee will continue its review of the Standards for Approval of Law Schools and the associated Rules of Procedure. A principal goal will be the incorpo- ration of more outcome measures, transparency and consistency into the Standards. The review of the Standards will consider recom- mendations from the seminal report on legal education and the legal profession sponsored by the Carnegie Foundation, Educat- ing Lawyers: Preparation for the Profession of Law. Upon adop- tion, the revised Standards will be implemented by the Section's Ac- creditation Committee composed of judges, practicing lawyers, law teachers and public members. Interim reports from the Stan- dards Review Committee, includ- ing drafts of proposed changes to the Standards, Interpretations Continued on page 14 Flori da A&M Universi ty College of Law and Western State University College of Law Granted Full ABA Approval By Mary McNulty, Editor In the July 30, 2009, meet- ing of the Council of the Section of Legal Educa- tion and Admissions to the Bar, Florida A&M University College of Law and Western State Univer- sity College of Law were granted full approval. Florida A&M University College of Law In the spring of 2000, the Florida legislature approved a bill creat- ing and funding the Florida A&M Continued on page 15 INSIDE 4Striving for Accurate Native American Enrollment Statistics 8Council Election Results I ODeletion of Standard 104 1 and Interpretation 104-1 Fall 2009

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