La Salle Extension University

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In toe Matrer or LA SALLE EXTENSION UNIVERSITY ORDER, OPINIONS, ETC., IN REGARD TO THE ALLEGED VIOLATION OF ’ THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION ACT Docket 5907. Complaint, July 18, 1951—Decision, June 24, 1971 Order modifying an earlier order dated June 29, 1954, 50 F.T.C. 1083, which prohibited a correspondence school offering law courses from misrepresenting that students would be admitted to take bar examinations, by requiring the respondent to disclose in its advertising that its courses alone will not qualify a student for a bar examination. Mr. Quentin P. McColgin and Mr. William P. Bergsten supporting the complaint.

Dow, Lohnes and Albertson, Wash., D.C., by Mr. Thomas S. Markey, Mr. James A. Treanor, III, and Mr. James D. Monahan for respondent.

CrrrrricaATiIon or Recorp or rie Commission WIrit RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FINAL DisrostTion OCTOBER 19, 1970 PRELIMINARY STATEMENT On July 18, 1951, the Commission issued a complaint Jn the Matter of La Salle Extension University, a corporation, charging it with the use of unfair and deceptive acts and practices.in commerce in violation of the provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act. After hearings, the Commission on June 29, 1954 [50 F.T.C. 1083], issued its findings, conclusions and order. The Commission in issuing its order found that through the use of various statements and representations the respondent represented that students completing its courses of study and qualifying for its degree of Bachelor of Laws were eligible from the standpoint of education and legal training to be admitted to. the bar examinations of the respective States.

Recommendations for Final Disposition 78 F.T.C. It is further ordered, That the respondents herein shall, within sixty (60) days after service upon them of this order, file with the Commission a report in writing setting forth in detail the manner and form in which they have complied with this order.