Choosing the right law school can be a daunting task for any student, but for Bali Kumar, a black multiracial man from a working class background in New York City, the decision was even more difficult. He wanted a school that promised a good education and some financial help, while offering an inclusive environment where he would feel welcomed.
Kumar says that he found “the perfect fit” at the University of California at Berkeley School of Law. “I had a few schools competing for me, and they would increase their scholarships when the other schools would,” Kumar explains. “Berkeley did not offer me the most money, actually, but they offered a competitive package, and the admissions office was very kind to me. I figured that if Berkeley would be so supportive during the application process, it would be a more supportive law school. Some other schools were more callous toward me, as if I was just another statistic.”
