Ivy League students lose job offers from top law firm over Israel statements
- Davis Polk & Wardwell, a major law firm, has rescinded job offers to student leaders from Harvard and Columbia who signed statements blaming Israel for the conflict in the Middle East. The firm stated that the views expressed in the statements went against their values. This decision has sparked backlash and controversy, with donors threatening to stop giving money and accusations of antisemitism.
- This is not the first instance of a law firm withdrawing a job offer over controversial statements. Winston & Strawn previously revoked an offer to a student leader who blamed Israel for the conflict. The current conflict has intensified debates around student free speech and the consequences of expressing unpopular views.
- The managing partner of Davis Polk & Wardwell, Neil Barr, has left the possibility open for a reversal of the decision. Some student groups and leaders named as signatories to the statements have faced backlash, including removal from positions and death threats. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression highlights concerns about the restriction of diverse opinions in society.
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