How the US Supreme Court decision on affirmative action could affect diversity of the legal profession
REUTERS — The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on Thursday that sharply curtailed considerations of race in university admissions will hamper decades-long efforts to bolster diversity in the legal profession, law school administrators and other industry experts said.
Read More about How the US Supreme Court decision on affirmative action could affect diversity of the legal professionBrooklyn Law dean David D. Meyer releases message affirming commitment to diversity after US Supreme Court decision on affirmative action
BROOKLYN LAW — In response to the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision restricting the use of affirmative action in college admissions, incoming President Joseph Crea and Dean David Meyer of Brooklyn Law School have sent a powerful message to the academic community reaffirming the school’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity.
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UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA CAREY LAW — Today’s Supreme Court decision marks a significant change to admissions in higher education. Even as we study the Court’s opinion in more detail, the Law School stands by President Magill and Provost Jackson’s commitment both to fully comply with the law and to seek the vibrant and diverse student…
Read More about Penn Carey Law dean Sophia Z. Lee affirms commitment to diversity following US Supreme Court decision on affirmative actionUniversity of Utah Law dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner and professor Heather Tanana recognized for work on behalf of indigenous communities
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH LAW — Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner and Research Assistant Professor Heather Tanana were among 11 tribal nation community members honored with Native Excellence Awards at the Native Excellence Gala held June 22, 2023, at the University of Utah. Dean Kronk Warner was recognized for Native Excellence in Higher Education, and Tanana was…
Read More about University of Utah Law dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner and professor Heather Tanana recognized for work on behalf of indigenous communitiesWMU-Cooley Law launches inclusion and belonging book club
WMU-COOLEY LAW — WMU-Cooley Law School launched its virtual Inclusion and Belonging Book Club with Wayne County Circuit Court Administrator Zenell Brown, Esq., in honor of her book, “Coffee and Conversations: Inclusion and Belonging,” on June 22.
Read More about WMU-Cooley Law launches inclusion and belonging book clubA look at how law schools can maintain diverse classes if affirmative action is struck down
REUTERS — The experience of two highly selective public U.S. law schools offers a guide for other schools to admitting diverse students should the U.S. Supreme Court ban colleges and universities from considering race as a factor in their admissions decisions, as it is expected to do before the term ends this month.
Read More about A look at how law schools can maintain diverse classes if affirmative action is struck downLaw firm establishes diversity opportunity program for law students
CISION PR WEB — Lathrop GPM LLP is proud to announce the launch of the firm’s 1L Diversity Opportunity Program designed to attract and retain historically underrepresented groups in the legal field, including people of color, with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Read More about Law firm establishes diversity opportunity program for law studentsUniversity of North Dakota Law shares efforts to educate students on LGBTQ+ issues
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA LAW — Since its reopening in 2019, UND’s Pride Center has actively engaged with departments across campus to promote inclusion and foster a welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ students at the University. Jeff Maliskey, director of the Pride Center, has been instrumental in facilitating discussions and workshops to broaden acceptance and understanding…
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ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY LAW — The St. Mary’s University School of Law received a $15,000 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation to encourage pro bono legal work through public service fellowships. The grant will provide financial support to six St. Mary’s Law students who have secured an unpaid position with legal services providers serving low-income…
Read More about Grant to St. Mary’s University Law will support students working for low-income clientsNumber of Black students enrolled in colleges decreased by seven percent since 2020
THE HECHINGER REPORT — Black college and university enrollment has been dropping steadily. Already down by 22 percent between 2010 and 2020, or by more than 650,000 students, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, it has fallen by another 7 percent since then, more recent figures from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center show.
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