ABA Standard 303(c) and Divisive Concepts Legislation and Policies: Challenges and Opportunities

Publication Title

Journal of Law & Policy

Authors

Karen Tokarz, Washington University in St. Louis
Becky Jacobs, University of TennesseeFollow
Sherley Cruz, University of Tennessee College of Law
Kendall Kerew, Georgia State University College of LawFollow
Andrew King-Reis, University of Montana School of Law
Carwina Weng, Law School Admission Council

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-2024

Abstract

This article by six clinicians discusses the challenges and opportunities of new ABA Standard 303 (c), including the implications of and interactions between Standard 303(c) and “divisive concepts” laws and other threats to representation, academic freedom, and free speech in legal education. The article also highlights the intersection of Standard 303(c) and Standard 303(b)(3), which addresses professional identity formation; discusses opportunities to adapt current curriculum and teaching and create new curricular responses to meet the new accreditation standards and interpretations; and explores ways to resist increasing limitations and find a supportive academic community to sustain hope and resilience.

Recommended Citation

Karen Tokarz, ABA Standard 303(c) and Divisive Concepts Legislation and Policies: Challenges and Opportunities, 73 J. L & Pol'y 247 (2024).

Institutional Repository Citation

Karen Tokarz, Becky Jacobs, Sherley Cruz, Kendall Kerew, Andrew King-Reis & Carwina Weng, ABA Standard 303(c) and Divisive Concepts Legislation and Policies: Challenges and Opportunities, Faculty Publications By Year 3588 (2024)
https://readingroom.law.gsu.edu/faculty_pub/3588

Volume

73

First Page

247