'Inappropriate' cleavage comes under the spotlight

A US law college has come under fire after it issued a memo warning about women displaying inappropriate cleavage and stiletto heels.
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US law school ridiculed after issuing memo that warns women about cleavage and stiletto heels. Vladimir Melnik

Loyola Law School’s memo was directed at students doing internships in judicial chambers, government agencies and public interest firms. The memo, ‘Ethics, Professionalism and Course Requirements for Off Campus Externs’ warned students that complaints were being received about cleavage and stiletto heels which were not ‘appropriate office wear (outside of ridiculous lawyer TV shows).'The order has been ridiculed by those angry that women are being told not to dress like streetwalkers  and criticising the way in which the message was delivered.

Don't fraternize with the staff

The memo also advised students to ‘resist the temptation to inappropriately socialize or fraternize with office paraprofessionals or support staff. It often doesn’t end well for you if the relationship goes south and the support staff you socialize with talks to your supervising attorney.’ 

Source:  Abovethelaw.com

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