{"id":16569,"date":"2025-02-28T10:14:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T15:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.test.wilmu.edu\/news\/?p=16569"},"modified":"2026-03-16T15:00:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T19:00:33","slug":"wilmington-university-school-of-law-attains-critical-american-bar-association-approval","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/2025\/02\/28\/wilmington-university-school-of-law-attains-critical-american-bar-association-approval\/","title":{"rendered":"Wilmington University School of Law\u00a0Attains Critical American Bar Association Approval"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kadence-column16569_6ec6f1-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kadence-column16569_6ec6f1-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column16569_6ec6f1-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column16569_6ec6f1-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column16569_6ec6f1-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column16569_6ec6f1-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column16569_6ec6f1-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column16569_6ec6f1-ac{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column16569_6ec6f1-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 991px){.kadence-column16569_6ec6f1-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column16569_6ec6f1-ac dynamic-main-col\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Wilmington University School of Law proudly announces that it has earned provisional accreditation from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanbar.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Bar Association<\/a> (ABA). Now, its students can sit for the Bar exam, gain admission to the Bar, and pursue careers requiring an ABA-accredited degree.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis achievement reflects the collaboration and dedication of Wilmington University\u2019s Board of Trustees, administration, staff, and the law school team,\u201d says Wilmington University President Dr. LaVerne Harmon. \u201cWilmington University School of Law is focused on student success and reflects our mission of providing opportunity, increasing access and affordability, and preparing professionals to lead with integrity.\u202fWe\u2019re proud that the ABA recognized and approved our law program.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide wu-blockquote-row is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote wu-blockquote-simple is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cOur goal was to secure accreditation before our first class completed their studies, and we are proud to have achieved this crucial milestone.&#8221; <\/p>\n<cite>\u2014 Dean Phillip Closius<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WilmU Law sought accreditation at the earliest opportunity, submitting a comprehensive application with a self-study and detailed responses to the ABA. In October 2024, an ABA-appointed team verified the information through a site visit, leading to a report for the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar. Following the review, the Council granted provisional approval, affirming that the law school met rigorous standards.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wilmington University School of Law welcomed its inaugural class in Fall 2023. 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