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Who Goes To Graduate School And Who Succeeds?, Sandy Baum, Patricia Steele
Who Goes To Graduate School And Who Succeeds?, Sandy Baum, Patricia Steele
Commissioned Research
During the Great Recession, those with college degrees fared much better than those without degrees, but a number of college graduates struggled to find satisfactory employment, leading many to graduate study. The option of seeking an advanced degree has gained momentum in recent decades, and now some observers call the master’s degree the “new bachelor’s degree.” This brief is the first in a series addressing questions about enrollment and success in graduate school, funding of graduate students, the conceptual differences between undergraduate and graduate students, and the data available to address these questions. As participation in graduate programs rises, it …
Diversity Pipeline Programs In Legal Education: Context, Research And A Path Forward, Alisa Cunningham, Patricia Steele
Diversity Pipeline Programs In Legal Education: Context, Research And A Path Forward, Alisa Cunningham, Patricia Steele
Commissioned Research
This report, commissioned by the AccessLex Institue, highlights the issue of diversity in legal education, provides an overview of the diversity pipeline, explores programs that seek to improve the pipeline, and provides several recommendations for leaders and supporters of diversity pipeline programs. As the racial and ethnic diversity of the United States continues to grow, it is increasingly important that comparable cultural diversity grows in the legal profession. Diversity in the legal field is central to ensuring public confidence in the legal system and provides society with a sense of fairness in the judicial system. The benefits of diverse leadership …