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Indiana Tech gets provisional accreditation; La Verne finally gets full accreditation

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Indiana Tech Law School earned provisional accreditation from the American Bar Association (ABA), a much-needed achievement in the history of the three-year-old law school. Meanwhile, University of La Verne College of Law was granted full accreditation, ending a ten year saga for the California school.

“Everyone at Indiana Tech appreciates the hard work that our students, faculty, staff and Dean Cercone have done in building our law school,” said Indiana Tech President Arthur E. Snyder. “It’s gratifying that the ABA sees the quality and value of our work to date in creating a truly innovative and effective program of legal education.”

Indiana Tech failed to get accreditation after its second year, and announced it would give 100 percent scholarships to students who enrolled this year and stayed enrolled into January. Most new law schools in recent years have failed to get provisional accreditation after two years and have lost students as a result. The school hoped to incentivize students who would be taking a risk 

Provisional accreditation entitles Indiana Tech Law School to all the rights of a fully accredited law school, and enables its graduates to take the bar exam in any American jurisdiction. A provisionally accredited law school may apply for full accreditation no earlier than two years after receiving provisional accreditation and must obtain full accreditation within five years after receiving provisional accreditation. 

University of La Verne was granted provisional accreditation in 2006, but failed to gain full accreditation within the five years. The ABA waived a waiting period in 2011, allowing it to reapply for provisional accreditation immediately. The law school now has full accreditation.

“University of La Verne College of Law’s enrollment has been on an upward trajectory the last four years, when law schools throughout the nation are suffering from decreased enrollment due to criticism about law schools’ relevance, high cost, student debt and dwindling job prospects,” said Dean Gilbert A. Holmes. 

The University of La Verne has supported the implementation of many innovations at the College of Law in recent years. The school pioneered the “True Tuition Model” in 2014, reducing tuition from $39,000 to $25,500 per year for all full-time students, and $19,000 for part time students, rather than providing scholarships that only benefitted some. In addition, there are no application fees.

University of La Verne Provost Jonathan Reed acknowledged the dean’s efforts and those of staff and faculty with reaching full accreditation.

“Dean Gilbert Holmes’ and the faculty’s success is truly remarkable. They have provided broad access for groups often excluded from legal education and delivered transformative educational experiences that have translated into success on the bar exam,” Reed said. “Gaining ABA approval is further proof that the University of La Verne College of Law provides a valuable educational experience for students pursuing a legal career.”

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