Approval Process Materials

All of the forms provided are designed to be downloaded, completed and printed using standard word processing programs. Feel free to expand or contract space for answers as appropriate. Please contact the Approval Process Manager (312-988-5617) with any questions concerning the Approval/Reapproval forms or Substantive Change and Reporting Forms, or the Report Review Coordinator (312-988-5757) with any questions concerning the interim report forms.

General Information

1. ABA Guidelines for the Approval of Paralegal Education Programs Effective 9/1/08
2. Procedures, Instructions and General Information Concerning ABA Approval or Reapproval
3. Programs applying for ABA approval must be offered by an institution accredited by an Institutional Accrediting Agency that is acceptable to the Standing Committee


List of accrediting agencies
Interpretation on Acceptable Accrediting Agencies
4. Fee Schedule (Effective September 1, 2011)
5. NEW Interpretation on Meeting Library Collection Requirements
6. Interpretation on Meeting Library Collection Requirements for Programs Affiliated with an ABA Approved Law School Library
7. Current Interpretation of "Synchronous Interactive Video"
8. Interpretation of G-501.A.7

Applications for Approval or Reapproval

1. Application for Initial Approval (Effective September 2008)
   doc | pdf
   
2. Application for Reapproval (Effective September 2008)
   doc | pdf
   
3. Exhibits for Approval and Reapproval Applications (Effective February 2009)
   
   Please note: Below is a listing of individual exhibits for your convenience.
   Alternatively, you may download a compilation of the exhibits in doc or pdf  format.

Interim Report Forms

1. Interim Report Form (Effective September 2008) doc | pdf
   
   
2. Standardized Exhibit Forms (Effective September 2008)
   Please note: Below is a listing of individual exhibits for your convenience.
   Alternatively, you may download a compilation of the exhibits in doc or pdf  format.

Substantive Change and Reporting Forms

1. Substantive Change Reporting Form -- Accrediting Agency and/or Accreditation Status
2. Revised Substantive Change Reporting Form -- New Program Option
3. Substantive Change Reporting Form -- Additional/New Location
4. Substantive Change Reporting Form -- Ownership and/or Financial Support
5. Revised Substantive Change Reporting Form -- Alternative Delivery Course Approval
6. Substantive Change Reporting Form -- Alternative Delivery Course Certification
7. Procedures for Requesting Approval of Courses Offered in Alternative Delivery Formats (Compressed, Accelerated and Online)
8. Reporting Form -- New Program Director
9. Substantive Change Reporting Form -- Cessation of Program Option
10. Revised Substantive Change Reporting Form -- Substantial Curriculum Change
11. Substantive Change Reporting Form -- Organizational Changes Involving the Paralegal Program
12. Substantive Change Reporting Form -- Programs Ceasing Operation or Requesting Voluntary Withdrawal of ABA Approval

If you have any questions regarding the materials, please email us.

Updated: 06/27/2012