Colleges face legislation challenging diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION — At least 14 states this year will consider legislation that could dismantle the ways college administrators attempt to correct historical and structural gender and racial disparities and make campus climates more inclusive, according to a Chronicle of Higher Education analysis.
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REUTERS — U.S. law school enrollment has stabilized after a volatile two years, while racial diversity among new law students hit a historic high in the final admissions cycle before a national ban on affirmative action took effect.
Read More about Fall 2023 incoming law school class most diverse on recordFordham Law students learn about diversity initiatives offered by different employers
FORDHAM LAW NEWS — Attorneys, recruiters, and diversity professionals—including alums who graduated from Fordham Law School in the last three decades—highlighted the programs that their organizations are offering to support diversity and inclusion within their ranks and in the legal community at a networking reception that drew hundreds of law students.
Read More about Fordham Law students learn about diversity initiatives offered by different employersUC Law San Francisco hosts forum on the school’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts
UC LAW SAN FRANCISCO — From campus departments and enrollment initiatives to student and alumni affinity groups, UC Law SF is working on multiple fronts to foster a more diverse and welcoming environment for all on campus.
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LAW.COM — The firm has a long-standing commitment to expanding the pipeline of diverse students entering the legal field.
Read More about Winston & Strawn pipeline program aims to increase diversity in the legal professionUniversity of Iowa Law hosts diversity, equity, and inclusion awards ceremony
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COLLEGE OF LAW — The University of Iowa College of Law is proud to announce recipients of the 2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Awards.
Read More about University of Iowa Law hosts diversity, equity, and inclusion awards ceremonyUniversity of the Pacific McGeorge Law hosts diversity career fair
UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC — The second annual Sacramento Region Diversity Career Fair, held on Sept. 30, 2023, connected employers with diverse legal candidates for future and current job openings.
Read More about University of the Pacific McGeorge Law hosts diversity career fairNALP report shows how race, ethnicity, parents’ education produced differing job outcomes for 2022 law graduates
ABA JOURNAL — Nikia Gray, the executive director of the National Association for Law Placement, is asking legal employers to “stand firm” on their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion after the release of data showing that minorities from the class of 2022 fare worse in employment numbers.
Read More about NALP report shows how race, ethnicity, parents’ education produced differing job outcomes for 2022 law graduatesHow to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession
JDJOURNAL — The legal industry has recognized the pressing need for improved Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. However, the best approach to meet this need remains a challenge.
Read More about How to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal professionSome law schools eliminate diversity statements following US Supreme Court decision on affirmative action in college admissions
LAW.COM — As a result of the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 29 ruling invalidating affirmative action efforts in higher education, many law schools are no longer accepting “diversity statements” from prospective law students—and some schools are reticent to discuss these policy changes.
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