Policies and Practices that Impact the Student Experience
Nondiscrimination Policy
This school has a nondiscrimination policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of:
- Sexual Orientation
- Gender Identity
- Gender Expression
Chosen Name
Chosen name can be used. Chosen name appears:
- Automatically on orientation name tag/materials
- Automatically on faculty class rosters
- Upon student’s request, on diploma
Pronouns
- Faculty and staff are encouraged but not required to include in email signatures
- Students can indicate on law school application
- Students can indicate on name tags during orientation
- Students can indicate on class rosters
Resources and Opportunities
- LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
- Funds for LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) student committee that includes LGBTQ+ representation
- Career counseling specifically for LGBTQ+ students
- Peer mentoring specifically for LGBTQ+ students
- Funds for students to attend the Lavender Law Conference and Career Fair
Classroom Experience
- Offers courses that include but do not focus exclusively on LGBTQ+
Faculty
- School has a diversity, equity, and inclusion faculty committee
Facilities
This law school provides all-gender-inclusive restroom(s), which include the following features:
- In main law school building
- In the law library
- ADA accessible
Local Community
- LGBTQ+ specific events
- Pride events
- Readily identifiable LGBTQ+ owned businesses
- Readily identifiable LGBTQ+ friendly businesses (e.g., pride flag sticker)
Navigating Duke Law
Questions about financial aid
Admissions and Student Affairs
William J. Hoye
william.hoye@law.duke.edu
919.613.7020
Office of Financial Aid
John Ahlers
ahlers@law.duke.edu
919.613.7025
Questions about LGBTQ+ resources available on and/or off campus
Admissions and Student Affairs
William J. Hoye
william.hoye@law.duke.edu
919.613.7020
Office of Admissions
Mark Hill
mhill@law.duke.edu
919.613.7020
Questions about usage of chosen name or pronouns
Admissions and Student Affairs
William J. Hoye
william.hoye@law.duke.edu
919.613.7020
Office of Admissions
Mark Hill
mhill@law.duke.edu
919.613.7020
Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
Admissions and Student Affairs
William J. Hoye
william.hoye@law.duke.edu
919.613.7020
Office of Admissions
Mark Hill
mhill@law.duke.edu
919.613.7020
Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ alumni
Office of Admissions
Mark Hill
mhill@law.duke.edu
919.613.7020