DOJ alleges Berkeley Law shows race-based bias in admissions, favoring Black applicants

The Justice Department and Education Department say UC Berkeley School of Law violated Title VI by biasing admissions against Asian and White applicants while favoring Black applicants; 2025 data reportedly show Black applicants had 5.8 times higher odds of admission than comparable White applicants, with noted LSAT score disparities among admitted students. Berkeley Law denies the claims, asserting it complies with Proposition 209 and federal law and relies on race-neutral factors to pursue diversity.