Florida International University College of Law

Last Updated June 28, 2022
11200 SW 8th Street, Rafael Diaz-Balart Hall 1050, Miami, FL 33199, United States
Phone: 305.348.8006
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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:

  • Automatically on orientation name tag/materials
  • Automatically on faculty class rosters

Pronouns

  • Faculty and staff are allowed to include in email signatures

Resources and Opportunities

  • LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
  • Funds for LGBTQ+ student organization(s)                 
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) student committee that includes LGBTQ+ representation
  • Career counseling specifically for LGBTQ+ students  
  • Funds for students to attend the Lavender Law Conference and Career Fair

Classroom Experience

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

Faculty

  • School has a diversity, equity, and inclusion faculty committee
  • School has faculty member(s) who conduct research primarily focused on LGBTQ+ topics

Facilities

This law school provides all-gender-inclusive single-occupancy restroom(s), which include the following features:

  • In main law school building
  • ADA accessible

Local Community

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

Navigating FIU Law

Questions about financial aid

Admissions and Financial Aid
Alma Miro
miroa@fiu.edu
305.348.8006

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

University Pride Center
pridecenter@fiu.edu
305.348.2436

Questions about usage of chosen name or pronouns

Registrar      
Ada Rueda   
ruedaa@fiu.edu     
305.348.6296

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ student organization(s)

Dean Angelique Ortega, Assistant Dean of Student Services
afridman@fiu.edu
305.348.3354

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ alumni

Development Office
Jasmin Grant
jagrant@fiu.edu      
305.348.1125

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