American Bar Association
The American Bar Association (ABA) is a voluntary national bar association of lawyers and law students in the United States, and not specific to any single jurisdiction. Founded in 1878, the ABA's stated activities are the setting of academic standards for law schools, and the formulation of model ethical codes related to the legal profession. As of fiscal year 2017, the ABA had 194,000 dues-paying members, constituting approximately 24.
Basic Information
- Category: Non-Profit
- Founded: 1878
- Headquarters: Chicago, IL
- Website: americanbar.org
Documented Facts
- Founded: 1878
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