Diversity in Law School
LGBT Survey Results: The Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law
Nondiscrimination Policy
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to programs, facilities, admission, and employment without regard to personal characteristics not related to ability, performance, or qualifications as determined by University policy or by state or federal authorities. It is the policy of the University to maintain an academic and work environment free of discrimination, including harassment. The Pennsylvania State University prohibits discrimination and harassment against any person because of age, ancestry, color, disability or handicap, genetic information, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. Discrimination or harassment against faculty, staff, or students will not be tolerated at The Pennsylvania State University.
Student Organization Contact Information
Our student organization is called OutLaw. The president for the upcoming year is Matt Castello; his e-mail address is mhc145@psu.edu.
Faculty Contact Information
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Administrator Contact Information
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Course Titles and/or Descriptions
Law and Sexuality Seminar
This seminar will explore the different ways in which the law regulates and accounts for sexuality in general and sexual orientation in particular. Topics to be covered will include rights to privacy and their impact on the ability of the state to regulate sexual conduct; rights to equal protection by lesbians and gay men; the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy; rights to free speech and associations of lesbians and gay men (and of those who do not want to associate with them); same-sex marriage and adoption by lesbians and gay men; employment discrimination; and legal issues involving transgender individuals.
Prerequisites: None
Domestic Partnership Benefits
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Additional Information
The Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law encourages and values diversity as a valuable component of the educational environment. Candidates for admission are encouraged to illuminate their personal perspective and life experience that is relevant to the admission process either in the personal statement or a separate diversity statement. LGBTQ applicants bring important information to the law school community and the classroom and are encouraged to engage in the challenging and engaging academic environment offered at Penn State Law.
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