Officials at Florida Coastal School of Law argue they have improved the quality of students admitted and boosted bar pass rates since coming under scrutiny from the American Bar Association, but the accrediting body says it needs to see more proof that those changes are real and sustained before the school is back in its good graces.

New court filings offer a rare glimpse into the ABA’s law school accreditation process, where decisions are made behind closed doors and the details of deliberations are typically held secret.