Black student enrollment at Harvard Law drops by more than half

Harvard Law enrolled 19 first-year Black students, or 3.4% of the class, the lowest number since 1965, a steep decline attributed to the Supreme Court's ruling.

David B. Wilkins noted that the Supreme Court's decision created a 'chilling effect' on Black student enrollment, highlighting a historical context of Black representation in the institution.

Since 1970, typically 50 to 70 Black students enrolled in Harvard Law each year, making the current figure unprecedented and alarming for the legal profession.

The decline was not isolated to Black students; the enrollment of Hispanic students also significantly decreased, signaling broader implications for diversity at elite law schools.

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