The U.S. Department of Education awarded $14.5 million to support new, outcomes-focused college accreditors that could reshape how higher education quality and access to federal aid are evaluated.
Shrinking state funding in the 1970s forced colleges to shift costs to students, ending the era of widespread tuition-free higher education. Expanded federal student loans then helped drive tuition sharply higher, according to History.
U.S. law schools head into 2026 under tighter student loan caps and growing scrutiny of ABA oversight, even as applications surge. The changes are reshaping how schools fund and regulate legal education.
With layoffs mounting and hiring slowing in 2025, job seekers need these three characteristics to win in a tight job market, according to surveyed employers.
A compelling value proposition, rooted in purpose and amplified through storytelling, helps schools successfully navigate the rapidly changing academic landscape.
Even if graduates of unaccredited law schools save money upfront, their career prospects often suffer. They have significantly lower bar-passage and employment rates than peers from accredited programs.
