Why is it important for law schools to have students from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds?

Historically, people with diversity have been underrepresented in the legal profession. The law school population (as well as the legal profession) does not currently reflect accurately the expanding diversity of our society. Law schools are committed to enriching the learning process for all students by promoting diversity in their classes. The diversity law schools might consider include contrasting economic, educational, and geographical backgrounds; different sexual orientations; varied familial or other personal experiences; or unusual careers, in addition to varied racial or ethnic backgrounds.