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Morehouse College Honors Civil Rights Pioneer

Earlier this month, Morehouse College honored Vivian Malone Jones by placing her image in its Hall of Honor.

April 29, 2009

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Study: LSAT Alternative Reveals No Racial Gap in Achievement

Over the past decade, University of California-Berkeley law professor Marjorie Shultz and Vice Provost Sheldon Zedeck have been searching for a better way to predict a student’s potential aptitude for law.

April 29, 2009

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Ga. Professor Suspected in Shootings Leaves No Trail

A college professor suspected in the shooting deaths of his wife and two men outside a community theater has not used his cell phone or credit card, leaving few traces as authorities searched for him Sunday.

April 26, 2009

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English-Language Learner Case Framed as Civil Rights Enforcement Issue Before Supreme Court

At a time when children with limited English skills are among the fastest-growing groups in public schools, the U.S. Supreme Court today will hear a case that could greatly impact the way states educate English-language learners.

April 19, 2009

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First Ladies of Law

Diverse checks in with some of the nation’s women law school deans, including the only five who are Black.

April 15, 2009

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The Changing Legal Landscape

“The past is a foreign countr y; they do things differ ently here.” — L.P. Hartley, English author In the past 50 years, law firms have evolved from partnerships that foster collegiality and camaraderie to megafirms that are governed by considerations of profitability.

April 15, 2009

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Legal Guardians Of Diversity

These organizations are improving diversity within the legal ranks, one sector at a time.

April 15, 2009

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Expanding the Conversation

Hispanic law reviews provide an outlet to address Latino issues overlooked by other law reviews.

April 15, 2009

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New Initiative Builds Diversity Pipeline to Law School

The Pipeline Diversity Directory will profile efforts of those committed to greater diversity in the law field.

April 15, 2009

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Shut Out

Despite an increase in capacity, law schools have been admitting fewer African-American and Mexican American students over the last 15 years.

April 15, 2009

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Recession Causing Lawyer Layoffs at Big Firms

In America, there are always people to sue or contracts to negotiate, right? Apparently there aren’t enough.

April 13, 2009

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Perspectives: Meeting the Standards, Not Lowering Them

Improving law school diversity starts with preparing minority students in high school and college, through mentorship and guidance, for the rigors they will face.

April 12, 2009