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Cut Scores Impact Racial Diversity of Profession without Protecting Public
The UBE is spreading through the country faster than any legal education reform in recent…
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Becoming More Culturally Proficient
A foundational part of our professional lives as ASPers is providing feedback to students. As…
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Final Fridays Webinar “Difficult Conversations on Racial Equity When Educating Law Students”
The AALS Section on Academic Support’s next Final Fridays Webinar, titled “Difficult Conversations on Racial Equity When…
My Lifelong Frenemy
At the end of my conversation with this student, they asked “when did you overcome imposter syndrome?” I do not recall what my answer was in that moment, but the question has triggered several deeply personal moments of introspection. When I think of that conversation, I know the honest answer to that student’s question would have been (and still is): “I’ll let you know.”
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You Say My Existence Matters, Now What?
This is my leap of faith to be transparent with the hope that I am…
What I’ve Learned
Glass ceilings become sunroofs once you break through them. Thanks to the many ASP colleagues whose works and mentorship help pave the way to recognition and status equity.
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What If . . . ?
The notion of academic support available to all is not cheapened or compromised by the calculated and deliberate act of making sure that the reach of our services extends to, and includes, those for whom denial of such services would make legal education far less likely. After all, ASP exists to level the playing field and make a diverse and inclusive legal profession more likely, not less.
Constitutional Disregard
I've taken the title to this little blog from a phrase in the recent post…
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Despicable Us
Last week the world witnessed a modern-day lynching by knee, with the assailant face to camera and hands in pocket. This horrific and callous homicide and all events in its aftermath will not be brought to justice on social media or in the courts of public opinion.
We See You
No dollar amount can truly capture the real cost of studying for the bar. Bar takers everywhere, we see you. We acknowledge your struggle. We affirm your efforts and we cannot wait to celebrate your success!