Diversity Matters: Race, Gender and Ethnicity in Legal Education.

Authors

Nancy E. Dowd, University of Florida Levin College of LawFollow
Kenneth B. Nunn, University of Florida Levin College of LawFollow
Jane E. Pendergast, University of IowaFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-2003

Abstract

This Article presents more evidence of the inequality that persists in legal education for students. Based on a survey of University of Florida law students conducted in 2001, this study reaffirms the existence of differential experience and an inegalitarian culture in legal education. However, it also demonstrates the importance of diversity and the recognition by a significant majority of students of the value of race and gender pluralism. These competing findings provide a clear guide to the future direction of legal education.

Recommended Citation

Nancy E. Dowd, Kenneth B. Nunn & Jane E. Pendergast, Diversity Matters: Race, Gender and Ethnicity in Legal Education, 15 U. Fla. J.L. & Pub. Pol'y 12 (2003).