Law School Threatened Disciplinary Action Against Students Who Opted Out of DEI Training
Simmons Law School at Southern Illinois University has threatened disciplinary action against students who opted out of mandatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training. Students who miss the training may receive a letter of reprimand, which could impact their future bar applications. This situation reflects a broader trend among law schools mandating DEI training for students.
- ▪Simmons Law School threatened students with a letter of reprimand for not attending mandatory DEI training.
- ▪The reprimand would be placed in the student's permanent file and could be shared with the bar during the character and fitness process.
- ▪The training focused on racial discrimination in the legal field, with claims that bullying disproportionately affects underrepresented groups.
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