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FTC Urges Tennessee Supreme Court to Oppose the ABA’s Law School Accreditation Monopoly

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has urged the Tennessee Supreme Court to reject the American Bar Association's (ABA) monopoly on law school accreditation. The FTC argues that this monopoly prevents competition and stifles innovation in the legal education market.

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FTC Urges Tennessee Supreme Court to Oppose the ABA’s Law School Accreditation Monopoly

Media Coverage · May 1, 2026

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has urged the Tennessee Supreme Court to reject the American Bar Association's (ABA) monopoly on law school accreditation. This move aims to increase competition in the legal education market. The FTC's action could have significant implications for law schools and students.

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  • FTC
  • ABA
  • law school accreditation
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FTC Urges Tennessee Supreme Court to Oppose the ABA’s Law School Accreditation Monopoly

Media Coverage · May 01, 2026

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Media Coverage May 1, 2026

FTC Urges Tennessee Supreme Court to Oppose the ABA’s Law School Accreditation Monopoly

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has urged the Tennessee Supreme Court to reject the American Bar Association's (ABA) monopoly on law school accreditation. This move aims to increase competition in the legal education market. The FTC's action could have significant implications for law schools and students.

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