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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University of Kansas Law students Nathan Felema and Rossiel Reyes selected for legal diversity fellowship

September 10, 2024

KU SCHOOL OF LAW — Two University of Kansas School of Law students have been selected as the 2024-2025 fellows for the Douglas County Legal Diversity Fellowship. 

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Hofstra Law students receive scholarships from NYC Bar Association

August 21, 2024

HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY LAW NEWS — Three first-year Hofstra Law students including Mariam Alqifi, Alex Harris, and Marlon Mc Laurin, have been chosen for the 2024 New York City Bar Association Diversity Fellowship Program. 

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