2. It would depend on its implementation. If it was giving a small advantage to someone that truly has the potential to do better, but couldn't because of family circumstance. But any disadvantage evaporates by college, so I don't support any type of AA for grad school.
i'm not sure whether or not this is factually true, since i can imagine that people who are poorer might have to work through college and thus have less time to work on academics. however, i'm not going to argue it at this point since i don't have any empirical data and i'm feeling rather lazy at the moment.
what about a small advantage to someone who was URM for college then? or do you believe that URM are not disadvantaged once you control for socioeconomic background?
Honestly, I don't think having to work really affects grades. Think about how much time most people male private part around during college. Spending 10 hours a week working wouldn't affect academics at all.
And yes, I do not believe for a second that a URM's are disadvantaged after controlling for socioeconomic background.
Growing up poor, having to work through college (some work more than 10 hours/week), not having $$ to LSAT prep courses, not having lawyers in the family to run to for advice ... those things make a difference.
And as for the URMs get all the breaks claim ... I'll tell that to the (objectively less qualified in experience and quality of work) white boy who took my promotion. I'll also tell that to my white boyfriend, who got a management job after the company demoted a minority.