American Bar Association

American Bar Association

The American Bar Association (ABA) is a voluntary bar association of lawyers and law students, which is not specific to any jurisdiction in the United States. The ABA's most important stated activities are the setting of academic standards for law schools, and the formulation of model ethical codes related to the legal profession. The ABA has 410,000 members. Its national headquarters are in Chicago, Illinois; it also maintains a significant branch office in Washington, D.C.

Pronunciation

American Bar Association: /əˈmɛrɪkən bɑːr əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/

Etymology

The term "American Bar Association" is derived from the words "American", referring to the United States, "Bar", a term historically referring to the legal profession, and "Association", indicating a group or organization.

Related Terms

• Lawyer
• Law school
• Legal profession
• Ethical code
• Jurisdiction
• Voluntary association

See Also

• List of American Bar Association accredited law schools
• Model Rules of Professional Conduct
• American Bar Association Journal

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