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Law Practice

Oct. 16, 2015

Diversity in law school critical for the future

More diversity in law school is needed to save the practice of law. By Thomas F. Guernsey

By Thomas F. Guernsey

Even subconsciously, we humans are creatures of habit. One example: We cross our arms the same way. Try reversing how you normally do it and see how long you can hold the pose before you feel uncomfortable. Our brains crave the familiar, but that hard-wired craving presents a significant challenge for the legal field.

While most groups say their goal is to be more diverse, what separates genuine inclusion from merely talking about it is developing a comfo...

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