October 17, 2003

Affirmative Action and Law Reviews

To the Editor:

Regardless of one's views on affirmative action, the issue of minority students' selection for law reviews is only one example of a problem inherent in granting preferences in education based on factors unrelated to academic ability ("In Search of Diversity on Law Reviews," September 5). These factors can be athletic ability, race, ethnicity, legacy status, or the potential of getting donations from a student's parents. This problem is particularly apparent in the