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Anti-Asian Bias is Never Okay

Anti-Asian Bias is Never Okay

Seemingly “benign” discrimination can spread like wildfire into overt, hateful, violent, and even deadly racism. If we tell ourselves it is okay to discriminate in one area because it is better “overall,” what signals and messages are we sending over time? What messages are we telling our Asian American students about their value and worth?

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Choosing Law Schools: Cost v. Ranking
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Choosing Law Schools: Cost v. Ranking

You’ve finally been accepted into several law schools and then comes the tough decision: which to choose? How does one weigh which law school will open the most doors without leaving behind insurmountable debt? When is ranking the driving factor in your choice? When are future payout and scholarship funds the driving factor? When does it make sense to say yes to a state school, and when does it make sense to say no to Harvard?

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Comparing LRAP Programs for Law Schools
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Comparing LRAP Programs for Law Schools

If you are planning on heading to law school, you are likely concerned about the cost. Unlike undergrad programs, normal tuition rates are not discounted for residency. Most law students need to rely on some type of aid to get them through the program. Law schools provide aid to exceptional students who have also scored well on the LSAT upon acceptance to the school. Yet, these grants, scholarships, and fellowships are typically merit-based and highly competitive.

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Choosing Law Schools: Should You Apply Early Decision?
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Choosing Law Schools: Should You Apply Early Decision?

As you've been researching law schools, you've likely come upon discussions of early decision (ED) programs. An early decision program is a process that some law schools offer to attract top students in an incoming cohort. You submit your application early. The law school quickly reviews your application. In exchange, you promise to withdraw all other law school applications if they accept you. If a law school accepts you in the early decision process, you must enroll or choose not to attend law school at all for that particular application year.

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Choosing Law Schools: ABA Disclosures, Data, & Why Rankings Aren’t Everything
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Choosing Law Schools: ABA Disclosures, Data, & Why Rankings Aren’t Everything

Reviewing public disclosure reports, called ABA 509 reports, provided by the American Bar Association (ABA) needs to be your go-to method for reviewing law schools in their entirety. I've provided this short guide to introduce you to public reports from the ABA, the data they provide, and how you can evaluate that data for your personal situation.

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What to Look for in Clinics and Journals When Choosing Law Schools

What to Look for in Clinics and Journals When Choosing Law Schools

When you are looking to get into law school, it can be hard to know which one is the right one for you. There are many options available, and there is a ton of information you need to collect before choosing. Some of what you will be researching are tuition, acceptance rates, and the average GPA scores of those accepted. Many schools provide information about their curriculum on their websites.

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Empowering Students To Take Ownership of Their Academic Journey

Empowering Students To Take Ownership of Their Academic Journey

I really want to empower students to take ownership of their own academic journey and progress. That’s something I am always trying to emphasize with my students. As a student, you have the power to speak up if you feel like you are not getting what you need out of your academic courses or options.

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Combatting Systemic Racism as an Independent Educational Consultant

Combatting Systemic Racism as an Independent Educational Consultant

It is important to the aim of dismantling White supremacy that White counselors and allies begin examining their own complicity in systemic racism in education. It is crucial that White counselors engage in cultural competency training. As independent educational consultants, we have the power to further the work of racial equity and inclusion and there are concrete steps we can take to begin combatting these inequities as well as a plethora of resources and tools to learn how to engage further in this work.

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Harvard and MIT File Lawsuit Against New Federal Immigration Regulations
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Harvard and MIT File Lawsuit Against New Federal Immigration Regulations

MIT joined Harvard July 8, in suing the Trump administration in federal court seeking an immediate injunction and temporary restraining order of the new immigration rules. The Massachusetts Attorney General, Maura Healy, has vowed to support Harvard and MIT in combatting the new policy.

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