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Access to justice is at the core of what we do at the Law School Admission Council. And while our work in legal education has furthered that mission for more than half a century, it wouldn鈥檛 be possible without those who fought for the basic rights we too often take for granted today. One of those rights is women鈥檚 suffrage, and this year鈥檚 Law Day, which is today, May 1, focuses on the 100th anniversary of that landmark achievement.
In this time of hardship, if you are thinking about the law as your future profession, I ask you to renew your commitment to the importance of your role as future lawyers in upholding the rule of law. You are needed now more than ever.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of what we do at the Law School Admission Council. Through our partnerships with our member law schools, we鈥檙e striving to give students from all walks of life a chance to make the dream of a law career a reality 鈥 and, in turn, create a legal system that reflects the society it serves.
We live in a changing society, and technological advancements such as artificial intelligence and automation are creating challenges, but also exciting opportunities, for law schools. How are these trends shaping law schools鈥 approaches to serving their students?
This month, as we at 精东影业 celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession, we wanted to share Laura鈥檚 story as an example of a legal professional who embodies a commitment to those values 鈥 and demonstrates the importance of making sure the doors of the legal system are open to all who seek justice.
Last month, iLaw President Ken Randall and I hosted an episode of 鈥淟ive with Kellye and Ken鈥 that focused on a hot topic for many who are pursuing, or considering pursuing, a law degree.
This week鈥檚 holiday honors the memory of slain civil rights pioneer Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., but Shirley Jefferson鈥檚 memories of him, and the movement for which he fought, are much more personal. Born in segregated Alabama, she marched and protested with Dr. King, integrated her high school, and developed a lifelong commitment to fighting injustice as a lawyer.
Derrick Sawyer made the decision to pursue a legal education later in life than most students do. For him, though, the desire to be a lifelong learner just comes naturally.
Luisa Hernandez came to the United States from Venezuela with her family when she was 13. She didn鈥檛 speak English, lived in a low-income neighborhood, and attended a school that was struggling to meet its students鈥 needs. But a family role model helped her decide what she wanted to do with her life.
December is a busy time in legal education 鈥 from students preparing for finals, to candidates preparing their applications, to deans and admission officers building their incoming classes for 2020.