Should someone who is a beneficiary (or potential beneficiary) of affirmative action be allowed to judge the merits of an affirmative action case? Is there a conflict of interest?
Judge Biggs graduated from Howard Law School (a black university). Most district judges graduate from a top law school, with the majority coming from a law school in ~top 25, heavily weighted towards the top schools.
Howard is a 3rd tier law school, usually ranked about 100th (generously).
It is an interesting question.
Should someone who is a beneficiary (or potential beneficiary) of affirmative action be allowed to judge the merits of an affirmative action case? Is there a conflict of interest?
Judge Biggs graduated from Howard Law School (a black university). Most district judges graduate from a top law school, with the majority coming from a law school in ~top 25, heavily weighted towards the top schools.
Howard is a 3rd tier law school, usually ranked about 100th (generously).