American legal scholar and dean of UC Berkeley School of Law
The UC Berkeley reading standards are under scrutiny as faculty discuss declines in reading assignments and overall preparedness. Reports show dropping workloads at top campuses, sparking concerns about whether students are ready for college-level work. The debate includes calls to reinstate SATs and adjust admissions for better readiness.
The Department of Justice has pursued a voluntary resolution with UC Berkeley School of Law, alleging that the school discriminates in admissions by race, contradicting Supreme Court precedents. Berkeley insists its policy is race-neutral, while investigators cite data showing racial disparities in 2025 admissions. The investigation forms part of a broader federal effort to scrutinize higher-education admissions practices.