About the American Bar Association
3 days ago · ABA is the largest voluntary association of lawyers and legal professionals in the world. As the national voice of the legal profession, the ABA is committed to supporting the legal profession with practical resources for legal professionals while improving the administration of justice, accrediting law schools, establishing model ethical codes and more.
Specialization - American Bar Association
2 days ago · While attorneys may be certified by state or private certification program, each state has specific rules governing how lawyers may communicate their certification. Be sure to check each state’s rules and contact the state representatives for more information regarding publicizing specialization certifications.
Standing Committee on Paralegals - American Bar Association
2 days ago · The Standing Committee has a 50-year history within the ABA. Its mission is to improve the American system of justice by establishing ABA standards for the education of paralegals and by promoting attorneys' professional, effective and ethical utilization of paralegals.
Constitution and Separation of Powers - American Bar Association
4 days ago · Video: Checks and Balances. Ashley Cullinan answers the question "What are the checks and balances between the 3 branches of government?", asked by an elementary school student from Oregon, in the above video.
Rule of Law - American Bar Association
4 days ago · The rule of law is a set of principles, or ideals, for ensuring an orderly and just society. Many countries throughout the world strive to uphold the rule of law where no one is above the law, everyone is treated equally under the law, everyone is held accountable to the same laws, there are clear and fair processes for enforcing laws, there is an independent …
Law by the numbers: New ABA Profile of the Legal Profession
3 days ago · These numbers – and many more – are in the new ABA Profile of the Legal Profession, released Aug. 10 at the ABA Annual Meeting in San Francisco. The report is a 100-page compendium of statistics and trends, which includes sections on demographics, wages, law schools and law students, federal judges, pro bono work, women in the profession, legal …
Law Day - American Bar Association
6 days ago · The 2024 Law Day theme “Voices of Democracy” recognizes that in democracies, the people rule. For nearly 250 years, Americans have expressed their political views and wishes by speaking their minds and voting in elections.
Religious Freedom - American Bar Association
3 days ago · Video: Respecting Other Religions. Religious Freedom Committee Vice-Chair Rahmah answers "Does freedom of religion require respect for other religions?, in the above video.
Courtroom safety: 7 musts to defuse, deter violence
6 days ago · A safe court environment goes beyond guns, gates and guards — it starts with a judge who knows how to create and maintain a calm and compassionate atmosphere for litigants and lawyers. Four panelists shared tips about courtroom security at the Aug. 5
The U.S. Supreme Court - American Bar Association
2 days ago · The U.S. Supreme Court The Supreme Court plays a critical role in protecting American democracy. The ABA is committed to educating the public about how the Court works, engaging lawyers with professional development resources, and providing context on notable cases that could have a lasting impact on society.