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Comp Guide
The Comprehensive Guide sets out the rules and practices of all U.S. jurisdictions for admission to the bar by examination and on motion, including legal education, character and fitness, bar examinations, and special licenses. It is available as a free download or for purchase in the ABA webstore.
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2017-2018 ABA Standards
The 2017-2018 ABA Standards and Rules of Procedure outline the criteria that law schools must meet to obtain and retain ABA approval. The current edition reflects all changes approved by the Section’s Council and concurred in by the ABA House of Delegates through February 2017.
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Curriculum Survey
Edited by Catherine Carpenter, vice dean and professor at Southwestern Law School, the Survey of Law School Curricula is a comprehensive, empirical review of significant aspects of law school curricula. The 2010 Survey also employs baseline results from the 2002 Survey to track curricular trends and changes.
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The online Official Guide to ABA-Approved Law Schools allows you to download Standard 509 Information and Employment Summary data charts for each ABA-approved law schools. The Guide also contains links to other legal education statistics and resources.
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Written for all those involved in a new building or renovation process for law school classes, this state-of-the-art book explains the design and construction process and the roles of stakeholders.
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