Diversity in Law School

Nondiscrimination Policy

The college affirms the right of all individuals to equal opportunity in education and employment. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, marital status, national origin, the presence of any physical disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The college recognizes that the presence of individuals with varied cultural backgrounds and life experiences enriches the quality of education provided to all students. The college encourages applications for admission and employment from all qualified individuals.

Student Organization Contact Information

OutLaw

E-mail: outlaw@lclark.edu
Website: www.lclark.edu/law/student_groups/outlaw/

Faculty Contact Information

Kathy Hessler
E-mail: khessler@lclark.edu

Administrator Contact Information

No details provided.

Course Titles and/or Descriptions

Law of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Seminar

This seminar course will consider sexual orientation and gender identity within a historical and evolving context of the law. To begin, we will compare and contrast the interplay of the gay rights movement with the civil rights movement. Most importantly, we will focus on legal developments relating to sexual orientation and gender identity arising under four areas of civil rights law:

1. liberty (particularly as it relates to private sexual expression and lewd conduct laws);
2. equality (including popular attempts to legislate sexual morality, workplace equality issues, and public accommodation issues);
3. expression (including coming out/speaking out, media treatment of the issues, and anti-hate legislation, as well as limitations and conflicting interests); and
4. family (including same-sex marriage and civil unions, parenting, and counseling same-sex couples in preparing for death and disability).

Domestic Partnership Benefits

Employees and students can enroll their spouses/domestic partners and dependent children up to age 23 for medical and dental coverage.

Additional Information

Lewis & Clark Law School is very supportive and accepting of LGBTQ students and employees. We historically have enrolled a very representative student body including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and straight students. Students are encouraged and welcome to join our student organization, OutLaw, which provides a forum for all members of the Lewis & Clark community to meet, exchange ideas, share experiences, and bring pertinent LGBTQ legal and political issues to campus.

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