University of the District of Columbia—David A. Clarke 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 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

Associate Dean of Students
Dean Erica Smith
erica.smith4@udc.edu
202.274.7322

Questions about usage of chosen name or pronouns

Associate Dean of Students
Dean Erica Smith
erica.smith4@udc.edu
202.274.7322

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ student organization(s)

Associate Dean of Students
Dean Erica Smith
erica.smith4@udc.edu
202.274.7322

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ alumni

Director of Development
Ms. Adeshola Akintobi
adeshola.akintobi@udc.edu
202.274.6824