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disparate impact

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A quick definition of disparate impact:

Disparate impact refers to unintentional discrimination. It happens when a policy or rule seems fair, but it negatively affects a specific group of people who are protected by law. This is different from disparate treatment, which is intentional discrimination.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Disparate impact, also known as adverse impact, refers to unintentional discriminatory practices. It occurs when a policy or rule that appears neutral has a negative impact on a specific protected class of people.

For example, a company may require all job applicants to have a high school diploma. This policy may seem neutral, but it could disproportionately affect a protected class of people, such as those who come from low-income families or those who have disabilities that prevented them from completing high school.

Another example is a physical fitness test for a job that requires running a mile in under 10 minutes. This policy may seem neutral, but it could disproportionately affect women or older individuals who may not have the same physical abilities as younger men.

These examples illustrate how a policy or rule that appears neutral can have a negative impact on a specific group of people, even if it was not intended to discriminate against them.

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windyMagician
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is it dumb that I rlly want to go to Mich even tho I have a full ride to umn
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Dkk
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windyMagician
16:16
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16:16
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texaslawhopefully
16:17
@windyMagician: not at all. Michigan is also very generous with aid, so if you get enough it makes perfect sense to take it.
windyMagician
16:17
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windyMagician
16:17
going to my dream school is crazy
michigan also has better options if you do PD for 10 years then want to do something else
windyMagician
16:19
also would love to clerk for my federal district court even tho I know its hella competitive, I think mich sets me up better?
16:20
would be a great point to bring up when ur deciding / visiting each place- see what recent placement looks like
texaslawhopefully
16:23
For fed clerkships by far Michigan places better. I think it’s like 14-15 percent
windyMagician
16:25
sticker debt is high-key scary tho
texaslawhopefully
16:26
I’m sure you’ll get good merit aid though. Look at Michigan’s 509 report. They’re very generous.
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i am going to wait patiently into january to get into a law school
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then i will start tweaking
texaslawhopefully
16:42
January could not come any sooner
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