Thanks to an announcement made last month, it sounds like graduates of non-ABA approved law schools will eventually have more options when it comes to choosing a jurisdiction to practice in. The Minnesota Supreme Court signaled that it intends to allow some graduates of law schools not accredited by the American Bar Association to take the Minnesota Bar Exam.
In response to a petition filed with the Court in April 2009 and review of the Board of Bar Examiners’ report on this petition, the Court determined that it will consider an amendment to the Rules for Admission to the Bar that would permit a licensed attorney who has successfully practiced law in another U.S. jurisdiction for a substantial number of years to sit for the Minnesota bar exam despite having not graduated from ABA accredited law school.
The Board must file the proposed rule amendment with the Court by Sept. 30, 2010, and then it will be scheduled for public comment and hearing.
What do you think about these possible changes? How does it affect graduates of non-ABA approved law schools? What are its affects on the goal to establish an education standard, competency, bar admission, and the current job market? Share your comments!
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