George Mason University, Antonin Scalia Law School

Last Updated June 28, 2022
3301 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22201, United States
Phone: 703.993.8010
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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
  • Upon student’s request, on faculty class rosters
  • Upon student’s request, on transcript
  • Automatically on diploma

Pronouns

  • Faculty and staff are allowed to include in email signatures
  • Students can indicate on law school application

Scholarships

Students are eligible for general diversity and inclusion financial aid based on:

  • Sexual Orientation
  • Gender Identity

Resources and Opportunities

  • LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
  • Funds for LGBTQ+ student organization(s)                 
  • 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
  • Funds for students to participate in the Williams Institute Annual Moot Court

Classroom Experience

  • Offers courses that focus exclusively on LGBTQ+
  • Offers courses that include but do not focus exclusively on LGBTQ+

Facilities

This law school provides all-gender-inclusive single-occupancy restroom(s), which include the following features:

  • In a connected building
  • 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 Scalia Law

Questions about financial aid

Office of Financial Aid
glfinaid@gmu.edu  
703.993.2353

Questions about LGBTQ+ resources available on and/or off campus

Lesbian, Gay, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning Resources
lgbtq@gmu.edu
703.993.2702

Questions about usage of chosen name or pronouns

Annamaria Nields, Associate Dean for Administration and Student Affairs       
anields@gmu.edu  
703.993.8174

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ student organization(s)

Admissions Office
Sabrina Huffman
lawadmit@gmu.edu
703.993.8010

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ alumni

Career Services     
lawcareer@gmu.edu        
703.993.8020

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