US EditionIsrael war: Judge won't hire law students who signed letters after Hamas attack
- A federal judge has expressed concerns about law students and recent graduates endorsing horrific acts in Israel, stating that if his position filters out applicants, it is for the better. He seeks support from his judicial colleagues in calling out dangerous fanaticism that threatens the safety of his family and fellow citizens.
- A New York City law firm rescinded a job offer to the president of NYU Law's Student Bar Association after she blamed Israel for the attacks and refused to condemn Hamas. This highlights the consequences of taking a biased stance in a professional setting.
- Over 1,300 Israelis were killed in terrorist attacks following Hamas' rocket attacks on Israel. This demonstrates the seriousness and impact of the conflict.
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Leading US law firm says it rescinded job offers to students who backed Israel-Hamas letters
Davis Polk won’t hire Harvard and Columbia students because they allegedly supported letters blaming Israel for violenceA leading American law firm said it rescinded job offers to three law students who were involved in groups which signed statements criticizing Israel’s role in the Israel-Hamas conflict, according to a report.Davis Polk, one of the world’s largest law firms, said in an internal email that it had revoked offers to the Harvard an…
Trump Judge Won’t Hire Law Students Who Signed Letters Backing Hamas Attack
A federal judge has pledged to not hire law students as clerks if they have signed onto public statements justifying recent terror attacks by Hamas as Palestinian resistance against Israeli oppression. “I will not hire any student or intern who is a member of any group that signed on to this Harvard letter or any other similar letter,” Matthew Solomon, a judge on the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, wrote in a LinkedIn post. He was referring to a l…
Federal judge won't hire clerks who signed letters defending Hamas
(Official White House photo by Adam Schultz) By Katelynn Richardson Daily Caller News Foundation A federal judge recently announced he would not hire law clerks who signed letters defending the actions of Hamas. In response to a letter released by student groups at Harvard blaming Israel for Hamas’ attacks, U.S. Court of Federal Claims Judge Matthew Solomson wrote in an Oct. 11 LinkedIn post that he would “refuse to credential anyone who support…
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