Law Schools

Examinations Applicant Resources Practical Training of Law Students

There are three types of law schools in California: law schools approved by the American Bar Association (ABA-approved), those accredited by the State Bar of California’s Committee of Bar Examiners (California-accredited law schools, or CALS), and unaccredited law schools that are not accredited by any regulatory agency but are registered with the State Bar of California as required by state law.

Law School Regulation

California law schools are approved and accredited by the American Bar Association or the State Bar’s Committee of Bar Examiners. The committee also regulates California’s unaccredited law schools.

Law School Regulation

Law School Directory

A directory of the three types of law schools in California: ABA-approved law schools, California-accredited law schools, and unaccredited law schools.

Law School Directory