Major law firms push law schools to address ‘antisemitic harassment’ on campus
A group of about two dozen top law firms sent a letter to over 100 law school deans on Friday, warning the schools that they should take antisemitism more seriously, else the firms would be less likely to hire their students.
“Over the last several weeks, we have been alarmed at reports of anti-Semitic harassment, vandalism and assaults on college campuses, including rallies calling for the death of Jews and the elimination of the State of Israel. Such anti-Semitic activities would not be tolerated at any of our firms,” the firms wrote in the letter.
The warning comes amid widespread backlash to protests at universities against U.S. support for Israel for its actions in its war against Hamas in Gaza. Much of the focus has been on Ivy League institutions, specifically Harvard University.
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“As employers who recruit from each of your law schools, we look to you to ensure your students who hope to join our firms after graduation are prepared to be an active part of workplace communities that have zero tolerance policies for any form of discrimination or harassment, much less the kind that has been taking place on some law school campuses,” the letter continues.
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Major law firms push law schools to address "antisemitic harassment" on campus https://t.co/8sgjCNLE8w
— The Hill (@thehill) November 3, 2023
More law firms have signed on since this letter was circulated. But imagine thinking that “zero tolerance for discrimination and harassment” would a controversial statement for progressives 3 years ago? https://t.co/kmTvztukUT
— Sarah Isgur (@whignewtons) November 2, 2023
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