Accreditation

Benjamin L. Crump College of Law is approved by the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association (ABA), 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654, 312-988-6738. The College of Law has been fully accredited by the American Bar Association since 1988.

The College of Law is also a member of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS). In 2001, the College of Law was admitted into the prestigious Association of American Law Schools (AALS). Admissions to this association is competitive and is attained through a rigorous applications process, site visits, and written reports. Upon our admission, the AALS complimented the Benjamin L. Crump College of Law on “its commitment to diversity in the student body, the faculty’s focus on excellence in teaching, the commendable facilities, the innovative library, and the notable spirit of camaraderie among the broader law school community.”

St. Thomas University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, law, and doctorate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of St. Thomas University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or by calling 404-679-4500 or by using information available on SACSCOC website (www.sacscoc.org).