"The law school realizes statistically it is still in deep trouble concerning women," Koh said.

"In order to show a real commitment to diversity they need to do more than pass a resolution and bring in white women," Su said. "They need women of color and ideological diversity."

A Tip?

Yesterday's vigil was prompted by a tip from Clark, some students said.

"The rumor is that [Clark] asked a member of CCR to organize the vigil and that the dean told her they are voting on a woman today," said third year student Elizabeth G. Moreno.

"If the rumor is true, I'm surprised that Dean Clark would suggest a vigil," Moreno said