565: Law School Accreditation in 2026: A Conversation with Jennifer Rosato Perea

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today Alison is talking with the ABA's Managing Director of Accreditation and Legal Education about law school accreditation -- what's been happening in Texas and Florida, and what it means for current and prospective law students.

In this episode we discuss:

• An introduction to our guest, Jennifer Rosato Perea
• What does law school accreditation actually mean?
• Changes to accreditation in Texas and Florida, and what they mean for students
• The portability of a law degree
• Choosing a law school in 2026

Resources:

• American Bar Association (https://www.americanbar.org/)

Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-565-law-school-accreditation-in-2026-a-conversation-with-jennifer-rosato-perea/)

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