The ABA Diversity Center The ABA Diversity Center is intended to facilitate the coordination of resources and efforts between the three ABA entities whose purposes are most directly related to issues of racial and ethnic diversity. The Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession addresses those issues related to racial and ethnic diversity in the legal profession. The Council on Racial and Ethnic Justice works on issues of race and ethnicity as they pertain to issues of social justice. The Advisory Council on Diversity supports issues related to the "pipeline" and encouraging more minorities to pursue a career in law. Other resources ABA Section of Individual Rights and Responsibilities is concerned with individual human rights, civil liberties, and social justice. CLEO provides pre-law recruitment, counseling, placement assistance, and training to increase the number of qualified students in law school. The Commission's links section provides a jumping off point for: ABA Entities with Minority Programs Minority Legal Associations Minority Law Students Job Search Hate Crimes Resources and more Publications ABA Resource Guide: Programs to Advance Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Legal Profession contains resources to increase diversity in the legal profession both within and outside the ABA. (2000) Diversity Initiatives at the American Bar Associaton compiles the diversity efforts of the various ABA entities. (2002; MS Word 884KB) The Goal IX Report examines the participation of minorities in the ABA as members, speakers and leadership. (2002-03; PDF 1 MB) The Commission's Publications page has all the Commission's products as well as links to other diversity-related publications.