American Bar Association Repeals DEI Rule for Law Schools Following U.S. Education Department's Proposed Accreditation Overhaul

The American Bar Association (ABA) council, which accredits law schools, has voted to repeal a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) rule for law schools. This action comes after the U.S. Education Department proposed a significant overhaul of the accreditation system for higher education institutions, citing concerns that the existing system contributed to inflated tuition and administrative bloat. The department had found the ABA to be out of compliance with federal accreditation standards, which could jeopardize students' access to federal student loans and grants.