Statement on Accreditation
The American Bar Association (ABA) granted the Western State College of Law provisional approval in February 2005. According to the ABA, "A school that is provisionally approved is entitled to all the rights of a fully approved law school. Similarly, graduates of provisionally approved law schools are entitled to the same recognition that is accorded graduates of fully approved schools."
The College of Law will take all steps necessary to pursue full ABA approval and accreditation, but makes no representation to any applicant that it will receive that approval prior to the date of graduation of any admitted and enrolled student.
The Dean is fully informed as to the Standards and Rules of Procedure for the Approval of Law Schools by the American Bar Association. The Administration and the Dean are determined to devote all necessary resources and in other respects to take all necessary steps to present a program of legal education that will qualify for full approval by the American Bar Association.
Questions regarding the College of Law’s accreditation may be addressed to: American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60610 or call (312) 988-5000.
