attorney shortage

The Texas Supreme Court decided the American Bar Association should "no longer have the final say" on which law school graduates can become licensed lawyers. Will the move foster accessibility and innovation in the legal field as advocates hope — or will most things stay the same?

Texas could be the first of several states to stop using the ABA for accreditation.

Kansas is facing a crisis when it comes to defending accused criminals who cannot afford their own attorneys. A shrinking number of rural attorneys is making it harder. If the problem is not addressed there is a risk that courts will throw out criminal cases.