Grand Canyon University approved to open Arizona's third law school
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 01:03 · Archive
Arizona's Supreme Court unanimously approved Grand Canyon University to open a College of Law, creating a direct pathway for graduates to seek bar admission.
Arizona's Supreme Court has unanimously approved Grand Canyon University to open a College of Law. The decision is the first of its kind, creating a direct pathway for GCU graduates to seek admission to the State Bar of Arizona without waiting for American Bar Association accreditation.
Under the approval, GCU law graduates will be eligible to pursue licensure immediately upon graduation, provided they pass the bar exam and meet character and fitness standards. Typically, Arizona lawyers must earn degrees from ABA-accredited schools, a process that takes several years and cannot begin until a law school has operated with its first class for at least a year.
The approval addresses an attorney shortage in Arizona, which ranks 49th in lawyers per capita. Chief Justice Ann A. Scott Timmer said the court is 'optimistic that GCU will provide an excellent legal education and help meet the need for more lawyers in communities throughout our state'. GCU plans to open its law school as early as 2027 and will pursue ABA approval once eligible.
How it is being reported
- GCU to build Arizona’s third law school after state Supreme Court approvalA unanimous Arizona Supreme Court decision opens the door for GCU’s planned law school—and a new path to the State Bar for future graduates.Azfamily · 16 Oct, 00:47
- GCU to build Arizona’s third law school after state Supreme Court approvalA unanimous Arizona Supreme Court decision opens the door for GCU’s planned law school—and a new path to the State Bar for future graduates.KOLD · 16 Oct, 00:47
In this story: Grand Canyon University · Arizona Supreme Court · State Bar of Arizona · American Bar Association · Ann A. Scott Timmer · James L. Williams · Arizona
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