ABA sued by conservative group over law school scholarships

April 25, 2025

REUTERS — A prominent conservative group sued the American Bar Association on Saturday, alleging that a scholarship program meant to boost the number of racially and ethnically diverse law students is discriminatory.

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Law students sue US civil rights agency over probe into law firm diversity programs

April 25, 2025

REUTERS — Three law students on Tuesday sued a U.S. civil rights agency, claiming that its probe into diversity policies at 20 large law firms is illegal and could expose the personal information of lawyers and job applicants.

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Law students sue Equal Employment Opportunity Commission over their investigations into law firm diversity programs

April 25, 2025

HIGHER ED DIVE — The plaintiffs said they “are deeply worried that their data will be divulged, and that they may be targeted as a result,” per the complaint.

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Law firms continue to hire DEI program leaders despite federal push

April 23, 2025

BLOOMBERG LAW — Top law firms are moving forward with diversity, equity and inclusion programs, even as some rivals make changes in response to federal pressure.

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LGBTQ+ students consider leaving universities in Texas following diversity, equity, and inclusion bans

April 21, 2025

HIGHER ED DIVE — While some students have started the process to transfer to colleges outside of the state, others are mulling leaving once they graduate, the report said.

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Two Fordham Law students receive New York City Bar Association fellowships

April 16, 2025

FORDHAM LAW NEWS — Fordham Law students Amora Haynes ’27 and Jessie Lopez-Garay ’27 have been selected for the highly competitive New York City Bar Association (NYCBA) Diversity Fellowship Program, which provides summer internship opportunities to first-year law students who have encountered barriers on their path to a legal career.

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Georgetown Law dean William Treanor responds to acting US attorney’s demands to stop promoting or teaching diversity, equity, and inclusion

March 25, 2025

THE HILL — Georgetown Law School Dean William Treanor is defending his school’s curriculum after the Washington, D.C., U.S. attorney threatened to not hire any students from institutions that teach diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).  

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AccessLex Institute expands diversity initiative

March 25, 2025

PR NEWSWIRE — AccessLex Institute® is proud to announce the LexPostBacc Direct program, an expansion of the LexScholars initiative and a testament to the Company’s continued commitment to supporting aspiring law students from underrepresented backgrounds.

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How to assess the legal risk of continuing DEI policies amid recent executive orders banning them

March 19, 2025

HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW — With a series of executive orders, the Trump administration has put a target on corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. As of this writing, key portions have been enjoined by a federal court.

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UC Law San Francisco hosts diversity week to encourage cultural awareness and critical thinking

March 18, 2025

UC LAW SAN FRANCISCO — UC Law SF’s Diversity Week brought together students, faculty, and staff for five days of meaningful conversations, exhibits, and celebrations.

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