Western State University receives full ABA Accreditation
Western State University College of Law,
the oldest law school in Orange County, California, announced today that it
has received full accreditation approval by the American Bar Association.
Western State University's full approval follows the ABA Accreditation
Committee's recommendation to its Council of the Section on Legal Education
and Admission in early July. In 2005, the school was granted provisional
approval by the ABA, signifying substantial compliance with ABA standards
and a plan to bring the school into full compliance. A school is only granted
provisional approval for a maximum of five years.
"This full American Bar Association accreditation approval is one of the
strongest testaments we can receive regarding the quality education we
have provided to a diversity of students, and the commitment our faculty,
staff, and administration have made in the future of the school," says William
E. Adams, Jr., new dean of Western State University. "Not only have we
demonstrated our compliance with the high academic standards that have
been set before us, but we also feel more confident than ever that our
graduates will be well-prepared to serve the legal community with excellence
and a deserving sense of pride."
In addition to becoming fully accredited by the ABA, Western State University
remains accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of
California (CBE), which permits students to sit for the bar examination in
California, and by the Senior Commission of the Western Association of
Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Taught by a well qualified and experienced faculty, Western State's teaching
approach combines traditional classroom studies with computer technology
and Internet-based education forums to help students learn more efficiently
and effectively. Western State University College of Law offers a full-time
program, which normally can be completed within three years; and a part-
time program, which makes it possible for a student to continue at his or her
job while going to law school.
the oldest law school in Orange County, California, announced today that it
has received full accreditation approval by the American Bar Association.
Western State University's full approval follows the ABA Accreditation
Committee's recommendation to its Council of the Section on Legal Education
and Admission in early July. In 2005, the school was granted provisional
approval by the ABA, signifying substantial compliance with ABA standards
and a plan to bring the school into full compliance. A school is only granted
provisional approval for a maximum of five years.
"This full American Bar Association accreditation approval is one of the
strongest testaments we can receive regarding the quality education we
have provided to a diversity of students, and the commitment our faculty,
staff, and administration have made in the future of the school," says William
E. Adams, Jr., new dean of Western State University. "Not only have we
demonstrated our compliance with the high academic standards that have
been set before us, but we also feel more confident than ever that our
graduates will be well-prepared to serve the legal community with excellence
and a deserving sense of pride."
In addition to becoming fully accredited by the ABA, Western State University
remains accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of
California (CBE), which permits students to sit for the bar examination in
California, and by the Senior Commission of the Western Association of
Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Taught by a well qualified and experienced faculty, Western State's teaching
approach combines traditional classroom studies with computer technology
and Internet-based education forums to help students learn more efficiently
and effectively. Western State University College of Law offers a full-time
program, which normally can be completed within three years; and a part-
time program, which makes it possible for a student to continue at his or her
job while going to law school.
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