Retention of law students, particularly minorities, is an issue for undergraduate schools as well as for law schools. This article looks at the decline in the number and quality of law school applications. It examines legal education literature and recent law school admissions statistics. The author concludes that the significant increase in academic support services over the last several years is not enough to improve student retention in law school. Preparation for graduate legal education must also be improved at undergraduate institutions, and law schools should be involved in that process.
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