Temple University—James E. Beasley School of Law

Last Updated June 9, 2022
1719 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122, 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

Chosen Name

Chosen name can be used. Chosen name appears:

  • Automatically on orientation name tag/materials
  • Upon student’s request, on faculty class rosters

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

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)                 
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) student committee that includes LGBTQ+ representation               
  • LGBTQ+ focused project or pro bono group
  • Emergency funds that LGBTQ+ students can request if they are in crisis     

Classroom Experience

  • Offers courses that 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 restroom(s) and all-gender-inclusive single-occupancy restroom(s), which include the following features:

  • In main law school 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 Temple Law School

Questions about financial aid

Financial Aid Office
Larry Bridges
lwfinaid@temple.edu
215.204.8943

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

Office of Student Services
Jennifer Bretschneider

lawstudent@temple.edu
215.204.8574

Questions about usage of chosen name or pronouns

Office of Student Services
Jennifer Bretschneider

lawstudent@temple.edu
215.204.8574

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ student organization(s)

Office of Student Services
Britt Walden

lawstudent@temple.edu
215.204.8574

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ alumni

Office of Admissions
Johanne Johnston  
johanne.johnston@temple.edu    
215.204.5949

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