Last Updated June 28, 2022
39 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT 06105,
United States
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:
- Upon student’s request, on orientation name tag/materials
- Upon student’s request, on faculty class rosters
- Upon student’s request, on transcript
- Upon student’s request, on diploma
Pronouns
- Faculty and staff are encouraged but not required to include in email signatures
- Students can indicate on name tags during orientation
Resources and Opportunities
- LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
- Funds for LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
- Funds for students to attend the Lavender Law Conference and Career Fair
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) student committee that includes LGBTQ+ representation
Classroom Experience
- Offers courses that include but do not focus exclusively on LGBTQ+
Facilities
This law school provides all-gender-inclusive restroom(s) and all-gender-inclusive single-occupancy 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 UConn School of Law
Questions about financial aid
Office of Student Finance, Rm. 204
Cathylene Black
law.studfin@uconn.edu
860.570.5147
Questions about LGBTQ+ resources available on and/or off campus
Student Affairs Office
Caitlin Dougherty
law.studentservices@uconn.edu
860.570.5079
Questions about usage of chosen name or pronouns
Registrar
Lisa Rodino
law.registrar@uconn.edu
860.570.5136
Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
Student Affairs Office
Caitlin Dougherty
law.studentservices@uconn.edu
860.570.5079
Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ alumni
Admissions
Lauren Majchrowski
law.admissions@uconn.edu
860.570.5042