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 on a case-by-case basis. Chosen name appears:
- Upon student’s request, on orientation name tag/materials
Pronouns
- Faculty and staff are encouraged but not required to include in email signatures
- 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)
- Career counseling specifically for LGBTQ+ students
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 main law school building
- In the law library
- 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 University of the District of Columbia—David A. Clarke School of Law
Questions about financial aid
Office of Financial Aid
Ms. Dalmarie Lawrence
lawfinaid@udc.edu
202.274.7337
Questions about LGBTQ+ resources available on and/or off campus
Dean of Students
Dean Tamara Devieux-Adams
tamara.devieuxadams@udc.edu
202.274.7322
Questions about usage of chosen name or pronouns
Dean of Students
Dean Tamara Devieux-Adams
tamara.devieuxadams@udc.edu
202.274.7322
Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
Dean of Students
Dean Tamara Devieux-Adams
tamara.devieuxadams@udc.edu
202.274.7322
Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ alumni
Office of Alumni Affairs
Mr. Joe Libertelli
jlibertelli@udc.edu
202.274.7338