US FTC supports limiting ABA role in Ohio lawyer admissions
( July 14, 2026, 14:24 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The US Federal Trade Commission wrote in support of the Ohio Supreme Court’s proposal to drop its requirement that lawyers graduate from an American Bar Association-accredited law school. According to the letter, restricting the supply of lawyers might increase compensation for ABA members, but it does so by imposing significant burdens on Ohioans seeking legal representation. Statement follows in full. Also see the attached file. ...
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