[blindlaw] FW: Landmark Agreement with Law Schol Admission Council to Settle Justice Department's Nationwide Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

Thu May 29 20:22:48 UTC 2014

Dear List Members,

I am concerned that this settlement, if accepted and adopted, will end up hurting more than helping prospective blind lawyers.  After all, based on what I know, standardized test scores of persons with disabilities often don't reflect their ability to succeed in the relevant educational program.  Consequently, doesn't the flagging of LSAT scores actually increase a qualified blind applicant's chances of law school acceptance?  I know that flagging could also have potentially negative consequences, but don't the positive ones tend to outweigh the negatives?  I look forward to your opinions on this matter.

Sincerely,

Michal Nowicki

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Subject: Landmark Agreement with Law Schol Admission Council to Settle Justice Department's Nationwide Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

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