The University of Memphis—Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law

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:

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

Pronouns

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

Resources and Opportunities

• LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
• Funds for LGBTQ+ student organization(s)                 
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) student committee that includes LGBTQ+ representation
• Peer mentoring specifically for LGBTQ+ students                 

Classroom Experience

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

Faculty

• School has a diversity, equity, and inclusion faculty committee

Local Community

• LGBTQ+ specific events   
• Pride events 
• Readily identifiable LGBTQ+ friendly businesses (e.g., pride flag sticker)    

Navigating Memphis Law

Questions about financial aid

Admissions Office
Joanna Darden
901.678.5403

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

Admissions Office
Sue Ann McClellan
smcclell@memphis.edu
901.678.5403

Questions about usage of chosen name or pronouns

Admissions Office
Sue Ann McClellan
smcclell@memphis.edu
901.678.5403

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ student organization(s)

Admissions Office
Sue Ann McClellan
smcclell@memphis.edu
​​​​​​​901.678.5403

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ alumni

No contact information provided. Contact Admissions.