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Affirmative Action College Admissions 2 Abstract Affirmative action has been a strong subject of discussion and debate for more than 30 years. Its use in college admissions has even been heard and ruled by the U.S. Supreme Court. Affirmative action is in essence, a policy or procedure developed by numerous institutions of higher learning to attempt to diversify their student bodies racially and by ethnicity. Looking closer at this procedure will display the advantages and disadvantages of affirmative action and college admissions. Affirmative Action College Admissions 3 Affirmative action is the practice, usually by institutions, of giving preference to racial minorities or women when hiring employees, giving†¦show more content†¦Affirmative action is designed to end discrimination and unfair treatment of students based on color, but it in effect does the opposite. Whites who work harder and/or are more qualified can be passed over strictly because they are white. Contrary to many stereotypes, many minorities Affirmative Action College Admissions 5 fall into the middle or upper class, and many whites live in poverty. Unfortunately, the way things are set up now, a poverty-stricken white student who uses discipline and hard work to become the best, can be passed over by a rich minority student who doesnt put in much effort at all. There are those who say students admitted on this basis are often ill-equipped to handle the schools to which theyve been admitted. Theres a possibility of success in these situations, but its more likely they will be in over their heads. Schools like Harvard and Yale have high GPA and SAT requirements because it is extremely difficult to graduate from them. Thus, when theyre forced to lower standards to achieve a minority quota, some students cant keep up. This isnt to say these students are less capable, but chances are that if they cant meet minimum requirements, they probably arent ready to go there. The far-lower graduation rate of minorities is testament to the fact that they are too often going to schools that dont match their ability. The original application criteria of schools were put in for a reason. We should adhere to them. InShow MoreRelatedLegal Methods, Research And Writing Essay1433 Words   |  6 Pagessuccessful in law whether studying or practicing the profession Legal methods, research and writing is a major necessity for those in the legal field. It is nearly impossible to study or practice law without the basic knowledge of legal methods, research and writing. This essay examines the importance of Legal methods, research and whether in school or outside in the legal profession. 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The US court system consists of a trial court, an appellate court, and a supreme or high court. The trial court is the first to hear the facts of a case and has original jurisdiction. The appellate courtRead MoreThe Paradigm for Predictive Legal Writing: IRAC Method 4783 Words   |  20 PagesResearch, Writing Advocacy 2006-07 THE PARADIGM FOR PREDICTIVE LEGAL WRITING: Using â€Å"IRAC† I. INTRODUCTION This handout sets out the basic paradigm, or organizational structure, of predictive legal analysis, referred to throughout this course as â€Å"IRAC.†1 IRAC is a general analytical paradigm; as you gain experience in your legal writing, you will be able to modify this paradigm to fit a particular legal issue. Once you understand the IRAC structure and are able to use it fluently, you can decideRead MoreEssay on Legal Writing Graded Project 11335 Words   |  6 Pagesyou to arrive at the County Office Building at 10:25 a.m. with all of the pictures you have of the comparable houses in your area. If you have aby further questions, please do not hesitate to call our office. Very truly yours, Carmen Bentley, legal assistant Carmen Bentley cc: Eliza Smith Exercise 2 THIS DEED Made the 8th day of November, in the year of Two Thousand and Fifteen (2015) Between Jane P. Smith, of the Township of Clark. Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, hereinafter referredRead MoreLegal Writing Graded Project 2 - Petitioner1229 Words   |  5 PagesIN RE THE MARRIAGE OF SALLY BRIGHT PETITIONER V. MEMORANDUM JOHN BRIGHT RESPONDENT Comes Petitioner, by counsel, and for her Memorandum states as follows: I. FACTS Sally Bright (Petitioner), filed for divorce and custody of 14 year old daughter, Chastity. 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