Twenty-two German universities support abolishing Latin as a prerequisite for certain programs. The proposal has triggered fresh anger among scholars and students in the field of Latin studies. University leaders say the decision was reached through the usual procedure. Critics, however, call the way the move was approved strange. Opposition has been especially strong in legal studies, where Latin remains closely linked to academic requirements. Supporters of the change see the rule as an unnecessary barrier to entry for some courses. The dispute has put pressure on universities to explain both the approval process and the timetable for removing the requirement.