# US Justice Department Accuses Duke Law of Race-Based Admissions

2026-08-07T02:50:48+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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The US Justice Department has accused Duke University’s law school of unlawfully considering race in admissions, saying personal essays and first-generation status were used as proxies. In a findings letter, it claimed Black and Hispanic applicants were more likely to be admitted than white and Asian applicants with similar academic records. The department also said median LSAT scores in 2024 and 2025 were higher among rejected white and Asian applicants than admitted Black applicants. Duke said it was reviewing the letter and remained committed to following the law. The department is seeking a settlement. Race-based affirmative action has been barred since a 2023 US Supreme Court ruling, though colleges may consider an applicant’s background and experiences.

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- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/admissions/justice-department-says-duke-law-school-illegally-considered-race-in-admissions-101786057877635.html>

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