At its August 17-18, 2023, meeting, the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association (the “Council”) considered the status of Baylor University School of Law (the “Law School”).
In accordance with Rule 11(a)(1), the Council concluded that the information provided by the Law School was sufficient to demonstrate compliance with Standard 206(b), with respect to part-time faculty. Accordingly, the Council removed the requirements of the specific remedial actions imposed on the Law School and cancelled the Rule 17 hearing in accordance with Rule 20(d).
Baylor University School of Law remains an approved law school.
ABA Journal, 1 of 3 Law Schools Dinged For Diversity Standard Demonstrates Compliance:
The Baylor University School of Law has demonstrated compliance with an accreditation standard requiring that schools demonstrate “concrete action” showing a commitment to having a diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. …
According to the law school’s Standard 509 Information Report, 9.59% of the part-time faculty were people of color. Based on data from the prior year’s report, 9.52% of the part-time faculty were people of color. …