Why is ABA approval important?
ABA approval of law schools and legal assistant training is the highest level of approval that can be obtained. The principal objective of ABA approval of legal assistant programs is to foster high quality legal assistant education and training and the development of education standards. This objective is carried out through the review and on-site evaluation of applicant schools seeking ABA approval or re-approval of their legal assistant programs. These efforts have had a strong impact on the quality of legal assistant education throughout the United States since the evaluation process has enabled training institutions to elevate their standards. The guidance and direction of the ABA through its Approval Commission have led to the development of superior legal assistant education programs and raised the competence of those individuals who assist lawyers in the delivery of legal services.
