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