Friday, March 30, 2007

Lack of diversity. LSAT is the culprit.

Interesting article.

"In law schools throughout the country, the number of Black applicants, students and graduates are all declining."

I don't know if condemning the ABA is the most effective remedy, but I suppose it's the place anyone would start in his/her attempt to make a difference in legal education.

It's also no surprise that the LSAT took some heat.

As an LSAT instructor, I know and am convinced that the LSAT can be studied for. Many African-American students, however, don't have the finanical luxury to pay $1000 - $1300 for a LSAT course.
Since this "condemning" originated from Congress, perhaps Congress ought to consider making student loans available for students who want to take test prep courses.

1 Comments:

At 5:21 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

i recall that the Princeton Review of Southern California tried to do its part by offering scholarship opportunities for LSAT classes... anyhow, 3Ls get student loans to cover their bar expenses so whey not student loans for this expense?

 

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