Law schools are shutting down.

We should applaud the leaders who are addressing the problems of legal education. They are taking action, which could not have been easy.

Although the closure of Whittier Law School in Costa Mesa, California, is being interpreted negatively, it should be taken positively. The institution, which recently sold its real estate, will have a “teach out” plan for the remaining students. Despite the threat of litigation, it is likely that the place eventually will cease operations.