Justice Department Finds UCLA Law School Used Race in Admissions Illegally

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The U.S. Justice Department found that UCLA School of Law illegally considered race in admissions for its 2023-2025 classes, favoring Black and Hispanic applicants over white and Asian American students. This follows similar findings against other University of California schools. Affirmative action has been banned since a 2023 Supreme Court ruling, though colleges may consider broader applicant backgrounds. UCLA Law stated it complies with all laws and uses a merit-based review process. The investigation noted lower average LSAT scores for admitted Black applicants and recruitment efforts encouraging disclosure of race in essays.