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 allowed to include in email signatures
Scholarships
Students are eligible for general diversity and inclusion financial aid based on:
- Gender Identity
Students are eligible for specific financial aid for students based on their:
- Gender Identity
Resources and Opportunities
- LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
- Funds for LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) student committee that include LGBTQ+ representation
- Career counseling specifically for LGBTQ+ students
- Emergency Funds that LGBTQ+ students can request if they are in crisis
- 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
- School has faculty member(s) who conduct research primarily focused on LGBTQ+ topics
Facilities
This law school provides 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 AUWCL
Questions about financial aid
Financial Aid Office
finaid@wcl.american.edu
202.274.4040
Questions about LGBTQ+ resources available on and/or off campus
Diversity, Inclusion and Affinity Relations
Lisa Sonia Taylor
taylorl@wcl.american.edu
202.274.4032
Questions about usage of chosen name or pronouns
Diversity, Inclusion and Affinity Relations
Lisa Sonia Taylor
taylorl@wcl.american.edu
202.274.4032
Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
Diversity, Inclusion and Affinity Relations
Lisa Sonia Taylor
taylorl@wcl.american.edu
202.274.4032
Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ alumni
Diversity, Inclusion and Affinity Relations
Lisa Sonia Taylor
taylorl@wcl.american.edu
202.274.4032