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Racial/Ethnic Description

Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2011 1:23 pm
by funkmasta
So I was looking over my LSAT from awhile ago, and I realized that I left the race/ethnicity description blank. LSAC hasn't contacted me about it, and I have my score intact. With that said, I don't remember why I left it blank at the time of the test (probably negligence). Is this something that can come back to bite me/should I contact LSAC about it?

Re: Racial/Ethnic Description

Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2011 2:26 pm
by cinephile
No, you're not obligated to disclose your race.

ETA: I believe you can disclose your race on actual applications.

Re: Racial/Ethnic Description

Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2011 2:38 pm
by Guchster
funkmasta wrote:So I was looking over my LSAT from awhile ago, and I realized that I left the race/ethnicity description blank. LSAC hasn't contacted me about it, and I have my score intact. With that said, I don't remember why I left it blank at the time of the test (probably negligence). Is this something that can come back to bite me/should I contact LSAC about it?
I disagree, while you leaving this space unfilled constitutes the but-for cause and foreseeable proximate cause of the missing information, I'm not so sure you had a duty to fill it in (an ordinary person not wishing to disclose wouldn't have to). Unfort., if you had a duty, you certainly breached it, BPL--risk and loss is great, the burden is wasted graphite).

probably not negligent.

be careful. we're within 30 seconds of burn out (for those that are left!)
:mrgreen:

Re: Racial/Ethnic Description

Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2011 2:42 pm
by Guchster
Also, I find this posting offensive. :twisted:

Re: Racial/Ethnic Description

Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2011 1:29 pm
by Ohiobumpkin
Your ethnic information was optional. If I remember correctly, only parts 1-13 are required to be filled in. A lot of your demographic information is optional.

Re: Racial/Ethnic Description

Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2011 1:34 pm
by ben4847
Guchster wrote:Also, I find this posting offensive. :twisted:
:lol:

Re: Racial/Ethnic Description

Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2011 11:34 pm
by willwash
If they require a color photo before you can even take the test, then they already know your race.

Re: Racial/Ethnic Description

Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2011 11:37 pm
by kaiser
ben4847 wrote:
Guchster wrote:Also, I find this posting offensive. :twisted:
:lol:
Lol. Hey, this isn't too far from the TLS mindset. "What?! You mentioned something tangentially related to the topic of race/ethnicity that in no way disparages said race/ethnicity?! Thats offensive!!"