The Department of Justice (DOJ) has determined that Duke University School of Law violated federal law by discriminating against white and Asian applicants in their admissions process, favoring black and Hispanic candidates instead.
The DOJ's investigation revealed that Duke's admissions practices violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and a recent Supreme Court ruling against race-conscious admissions, specifically in the 2023 case involving Harvard.
The investigation found that Duke University deliberately discriminated against white and Asian applicants from 2023 to 2025, using tactics that disguised racial considerations as race-neutral.
Internal documents indicated that Duke aimed to accept more black and Hispanic applicants, leading to qualified white and Asian candidates being denied admission based on race.
Disparities were observed in LSAT scores: admitted black applicants had lower median scores (166) compared to white and Asian applicants (173), highlighting substantial differences in admission criteria.
Notably, a black applicant was about 3.5 times more likely to be admitted than a similar Asian applicant.
The DOJ is seeking a voluntary resolution with Duke to amend its admissions practices. Should Duke refuse to comply, the DOJ may take legal action, representing a significant move in the broader context of addressing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies.
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