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McDonnell Douglas test

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A quick definition of McDonnell Douglas test:

The McDonnell Douglas test is a way to figure out if someone was discriminated against at work. First, the person who thinks they were discriminated against has to show some evidence that they belong to a group that is protected from discrimination and that something bad happened to them at work. Then, the employer has to explain why they did what they did, and it can't be because of discrimination. If the employer gives a good reason, the person who thinks they were discriminated against has to prove that the employer is lying and that discrimination really was the reason for what happened. This test comes from a court case called McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green.

A more thorough explanation:

The McDonnell Douglas test is a principle used in employment law to determine if discrimination has occurred in the workplace. It requires the plaintiff to provide evidence of discrimination, and the defendant to provide evidence that the employment action was taken for non-discriminatory reasons.

Here's how the McDonnell Douglas test works:

  • The plaintiff must first establish a prima facie case of discrimination by showing that they are a member of a protected group and have suffered an adverse employment action.
  • If the plaintiff satisfies this burden, the defendant must then provide a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for the employment action.
  • If the defendant satisfies this burden, the plaintiff must then prove that the defendant's stated reason is just a pretext for discrimination and that discrimination was the real reason for the employment action.

For example, let's say a woman believes she was not hired for a job because of her gender. She would need to provide evidence that she is a woman and that she was not hired for the job. If she can do this, the employer would need to provide a legitimate reason for not hiring her, such as not having the necessary qualifications. If the employer can provide a legitimate reason, the woman would need to prove that the reason given was just an excuse for discrimination.

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JumpySubsequentDolphin
19:47
@snow: snow!!!! I’m in Oregon should I break into admissions office and demand your decision be sent
shaquilleoatmeal
19:49
Better to be prepared than not, otherwise it always happens when you don’t prep
shaquilleoatmeal
19:50
Yea did it a week and half ago, told us we won’t hear anything until end of December if we’re lucky, most likely first week of jan
shaquilleoatmeal
19:50
Said no one works after Monday this week and no one works week of Christmas
shaquilleoatmeal
19:50
So holiday takes time away from app review
snow
19:54
True @shaq and do it jumpy!!
20:06
Hi everyone! Decided a bit too late that I wanted to go into law. GPA currently stands at 3.76 (one more semester to go) and I'm interested in going into immigration law. Anybody got any advice for LSAT studying and applications? I plan on taking a gap year to have some time for internships and such :)
snow
20:08
Apply for the LSAT fee waiver to try to mitigate the cost of materials! 7Sage is $1 for a year if you have the fee waiver. I also think you should try to work in an immigration firm in some way to see if it’s something you really want to pursue and to add to your resume. Good luck!!! One tip I would also give is to not sign up for the LSAT until you’re practice tests average are around the score you’re aiming for
snow
20:08
Your*
snow
20:08
You got this! :)
madollyy
20:09
thank you snow <3
Dkk
20:15
@madollyy: use LSAT Demon!
Dkk
20:16
Watch their youtube channel too
madollyy
20:23
Would an internship through CHCI help my application as well?
Dkk
20:29
@madollyy: It would help as a soft but the big focus should be GPA while you can and LSAT right now. I would say GPA is 40% of the app, LSAt 50% and everything else 10%.
snow
20:31
I agree with dk ^
madollyy
20:31
Got it, thank you. I don't think there is much I can do for my GPA now since I only have 1 semester left for ug but I definitely will be studying my butt off for the LSAT.
Dkk
20:32
Nice!
madollyy
20:32
I really appreciate your advice, guys <3 Wishing you luck on your endeavors!
JumpySubsequentDolphin
20:32
@madollyy: is that your CAS GPA?
madollyy
20:33
That's what's on my transcript! I haven't done that one yet tbh. I get mostly A's, some B's. Got dragged down a bit too much from one D in my first semester though ><
JumpySubsequentDolphin
20:34
do you have any A+’s? that could help your gpa!
JumpySubsequentDolphin
20:36
bc LSAC recalculates A+ to 4.3
madollyy
20:39
Noo :( Unfortunately. I'm surprised that I don't, there were definitely some classes that I remember scoring 98-100% but it doesn't show on my transcript
madollyy
20:41
Acutally
madollyy
20:41
My university does not list A+
JumpySubsequentDolphin
20:42
yeah my university’s the same way, so frustrating! still a great GPA and with a killer LSAT score you’ll be good to go :)
JumpySubsequentDolphin
20:42
if you have the means, I’ve heard private tutoring is the way to go
madollyy
20:44
Fingers crossed! I mean I'd be so so glad to go to law school period, but I am a bit of an overachiever. Dream is Berkeley rn, but I'm of course happy to go anywhere that lines up with my plans. And is kind enough with scholarships lol
madollyy
20:44
I'll have to see if my parents are willing to support that. I'm living on my own but ik if it'd help me they'd be willing to help
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