Columbia University law students are petitioning for the cancellation of their final exams, citing emotional distress and an inability to focus after a recent police crackdown on campus during pro-Palestine protests.
In a letter addressed to the administration, student editors of the Columbia Law Review emphasized the significant impact the police raid had on the community, leaving many feeling shaken and unable to concentrate. The demand for exam cancellation comes after the New York Police Department’s dismantling of pro-Palestine protest encampments, leading to hundreds of arrests, including students, alumni, and university employees.
The editors argue that the current exam policy raises concerns regarding equity and academic integrity, urging for either exam cancellation or making all courses this semester mandatory pass/fail. The Columbia Law School administration resumed final exams after cancelling them briefly due to the protests and campus closure. However, students are pushing for a more compassionate approach in light of the ongoing distress.
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