Elon Law announces new student and faculty diversity fellows

November 21, 2024

TODAY AT ELON — Gianna Landrum L’25, Zinyah Robinson L’25, Savannah Stinson L’25, and Kristin Swilley L’25 will be joined by Assistant Professor Chrystal Clodomir in nurturing a culture of belonging and inclusivity among law students in Greensboro and Charlotte.

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ABA proposes new changes to diversity rules for law schools

November 14, 2024

BLOOMBERG LAW — The American Bar Association is tinkering with more changes to diversity, equity and inclusion-specific language standards for law schools, according to a Friday ABA memo.

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Notre Dame Law Black Law Students Association hosts fireside chat on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within sports  

November 12, 2024

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME THE LAW SCHOOL — On Friday, October 11, Notre Dame Law School’s Black Law Students Association (BLSA) hosted a fireside chat titled, “Still in the Game.” 

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Pepperdine Law celebrates Diversity Week with student events

November 6, 2024

PEPPERDINE CARUSO SCHOOL OF LAW — Diversity Week 2024, hosted by the Office of Diversity and Belonging on October 14–17, celebrated the rich diversity of the law school through cultural celebrations, expert speakers, panel discussions, and open forums. 

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Atlanta’s John Marshall Law student Krystal Robledo recognized with diversity, equity, and inclusion scholarship

October 31, 2024

ATLANTA’S JOHN MARSHALL LAW SCHOOL — We are proud to announce that Krystal Robledo, a standout student at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS), has been honored as one of three recipients of the prestigious 2024 NAMWOLF Joel Stern Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Pipeline Scholarship.

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How universities can recruit diverse student bodies without affirmative action

October 28, 2024

HIGHER ED DIVE — When the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against race-conscious admissions last year, experts predicted diversity at some institutions would take a hit. Now, data from several selective institutions is showing just that. 

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Lewis & Clark Law celebrates 20th anniversary of scholarship to improve diversity and inclusion

October 23, 2024

LEWIS & CLARK LAW SCHOOL — Lewis & Clark Law School celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Roosevelt Robinson Scholarship, honoring the legacy of Judge Roosevelt Robinson ’76 and his quest to add more diversity to Oregon’s legal community.

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South Texas College of Law Houston receives excellence in diversity award

October 22, 2024

SOUTHEAST TEXAS RECORD — South Texas College of Law Houston is one of only three law schools in the nation to receive the 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity- focused publication in higher education.

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Law schools partner with firms to build pipelines to a diverse legal profession

October 17, 2024

THE INDIANA LAWYERS — Every law school has faced the challenges of creating a diverse student body, even before last year’s Supreme Court decision that dramatically changed how universities could admit students.

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Hofstra Law hosts event to celebrate Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month

October 9, 2024

HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY LAW NEWS — On October 2, 2024, the Hofstra Law Council on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, together with the Latino/a American Law Students Association (LALSA), hosted an atrium takeover in celebration of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month.

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