565: Law School Accreditation in 2026: A...

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today Alison is talking with the ABA's Managing Director of Accreditation and Legal Education about law school accreditation -- what's been happening in Texas and Florida, and what it means for current and prospective law students.

In this episode we discuss:

• An introduction to our guest, Jennifer Rosato Perea
• What does law school accreditation actually mean?
• Changes to accreditation in Texas and Florida, and what they mean for students
• The portability of a law degree
• Choosing a law school in 2026

Resources:

• American Bar Association (https://www.americanbar.org/)

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(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-565-law-school-accreditation-in-2026-a-conversation-with-jennifer-rosato-perea/)

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