A blog exploring all aspects of law and legal education—the future of the legal profession, access to justice, diversity and inclusion, testing and assessment, law and technology, and more.
Unequal Profession: Addressing Challenges in Diversity and Inclusivity Among Law Faculty
To learn more about diversity among law faculty, I recently sat down with my colleague Meera E. Deo, JD, PhD, an interdisciplinary scholar whose research interests and expertise includes trends in legal education, institutional diversity, and affirmative action.
Diversifying the Legal Profession — One Law Student at a Time
Abyan Gurase knew where she wanted to go; she just didn’t know how to get there. “I always knew I wanted to go to law school,” says Gurase, who was born in Somalia and came to the United States as a refugee when she was a young child. “But maybe back then, I didn’t know what it meant to be a lawyer.”
Embracing Leadership Development in Legal Education
Lawyers are leaders, and many people in leadership roles have a legal education. Until relatively recently, though, most law programs did not specifically include leadership development as part of their curriculum. But it’s important to note that even though they may not have been called out as such, many aspects of leadership have always been part of legal education.
Ensuring the Integrity of Law School Admission in the Wake of Recent Scandal
Falsified test results. Nonexistent athletic careers invented via Photoshop. Massive amounts of money. These were the hallmarks of the admissions scandal that’s rocking the world of higher education.
Lessons Learned in Law School: A First-Generation Journey to Balance and Success
Being the first person in your family to attend law school—in other words, a “first-gen” student—comes with a unique set of challenges. Here, Camille deJorna shares her thoughts about first-gen students and LSAC’s work expanding access and equity in education.
Leading the Charge for Equity and Inclusion: An Expanded Role for LSAC’s “Diversity Pioneer”
I am thrilled to announce that Kent Lollis, a longtime co-conspirator for equality and now my colleague, has agreed to serve as LSAC’s vice president and chief diversity officer.
Embarking on the Building the Future of Justice Tour
February is Black History Month, and this year, for me, it’s also Black Future Month.
Can we diversify the law school pipeline? Yes, we “Khan.”
Last June, the Law School Admission Council and Khan Academy unveiled an ambitious—maybe even audacious—joint venture to offer free online LSAT prep to prospective law school students. The goal was simple, but profound. We wanted to expand and diversify the pool of people who were considering a career in law and advocacy by making it easier and more affordable for people to prepare for the Law School Admission Test...
The Path to Ensuring Access to Legal Education in India
This spring will mark the 11th anniversary of the Law School Admission Council offering the LSAT—India, a version of the Law School Admission Test designed specifically for high school students in India who want to study law there.