Following up on Wednesday's post, Golden Gate University Law School Faces Bankruptcy, Closure: KCBS, This Historic Law School Is In Debt, But Trustees Are Rallying to Keep It Open:
The 122-year old Golden Gate University School of Law will keep its doors open a little longer despite continued financial woes. Trustees are hoping to find a plan to pay down tens of millions of dollars in debt.
The board of trustees had the option to close the law school outright or relinquish its ABA accreditation status. It chose not to take action, at least for now. The law school plays a unique role — a place for late career professionals to enter the legal world. Mohammed Jamal is a current student and president of the student bar association. He says a closure would be a blow to part-time students. …
In a statement, Golden Gate University President David Fike said all options are on the table, including a plan by faculty that would reduce staff and work to improve bar passage rates. …
The school is facing criticism of a perceived lack of transparency
