Lincoln is registered with the State Bar of California as a registered, unaccredited fixed-facility law school. The method of instruction at this law school for the Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree program is principally in physical classroom facilities. Lincoln’s degree-granting authority in connection with its students qualifying to take the California Bar Examination and obtain admission to the practice of law in California is based on its registration as an unaccredited law school with the Committee of Bar Examiners.
California Committee of Bar Examiners’ Actions
Lincoln was accredited until January 1, 2023, when the accreditation was terminated by the Committee of Bar Examiners for noncompliance with Rule 4.160(D)(6) Minimum, Cumulative Bar Exam Pass Rate. Lincoln began the application process for reaccreditation on June 7, 2024, and is in the process of completing the application. Upon completion, if approved, Lincoln will undergo an inspection and be considered for reaccreditation at a future committee meeting. No timeline has yet been set.
To ensure that prospective students of, applicants to, and students of a law school’s J.D. degree program are fully informed about the requirements and possible limitations associated with attending and graduating from an unaccredited law school, a law school must make certain disclosures of information. Lincoln’s required disclosure of information can be found at the bottom of this page and under the admissions tab above.
