Has it impacted us more/less substantially? Do biglaw firms actively seek minorities to maintain a diverse atmosphere like law school?
Any thoughts on the topic would be appreciated. I was just admitted to GW. No scholarship information yet, and I'm nervous at the prospect of having a lot of debt and few job options.
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Re: How does the slugglish economy impact URM grads?
I'd be interested in this answer too..
Also beneficial is it being bilingual(Spanish)?
Also beneficial is it being bilingual(Spanish)?
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Re: How does the slugglish economy impact URM grads?
Tagged. Interested in this as well.
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Re: How does the slugglish economy impact URM grads?
My 2 cents
Congrats on your acceptance to GW. Is that your first or top choice?
Historically educated minorities are hesitant to add debt, especially in a bad economy. An informed school will know these historical trends (many have mentioned them to me). Talk to the financial aid department and repeatedly mention that you are a minority and you are very very nervous at the prospect of having a lot of debt in this bad economy, especially with few job options. I have been told by many financial aid people (law school), that they will then take care of you (for lack of a better phrase).
Yes, less jobs. URM's historically get axed faster and have a harder time finding a job in a bad economy.barbizon wrote:Has it impacted us more/less substantially?
Not like law school. There are no mandates. Biglaw firms like big companies actively seek minorities. Less so in a bad economy. First to get axed, hardest to hire.barbizon wrote:Do biglaw firms actively seek minorities to maintain a diverse atmosphere like law school?
barbizon wrote:Any thoughts on the topic would be appreciated. I was just admitted to GW. No scholarship information yet, and I'm nervous at the prospect of having a lot of debt and few job options.
Congrats on your acceptance to GW. Is that your first or top choice?
Historically educated minorities are hesitant to add debt, especially in a bad economy. An informed school will know these historical trends (many have mentioned them to me). Talk to the financial aid department and repeatedly mention that you are a minority and you are very very nervous at the prospect of having a lot of debt in this bad economy, especially with few job options. I have been told by many financial aid people (law school), that they will then take care of you (for lack of a better phrase).
