Last Updated June 9, 2022
MSC11-6070, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131,
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:
- 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 encouraged but not required to include in email signatures
- Students can indicate on name tags during orientation
Resources and Opportunities
- LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
- Funds for LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
- Career counseling specifically for LGBTQ+ students
- Peer mentoring specifically for LGBTQ+ students
- Funds for students to participate in the Williams Institute Annual Moot Court
Classroom Experience
- Offers courses that include but do not focus exclusively on LGBTQ+
Faculty
- School has a diversity, equity, and inclusion faculty committee
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+ owned businesses
- Readily identifiable LGBTQ+ friendly businesses (e.g., pride flag sticker)
Navigating UNM Law
Questions about financial aid
Financial Aid Office
Courtney Love
courtney.love@law.unm.edu
505.277.6911
Questions about LGBTQ+ resources available on and/or off campus
Office of Student & Career Services
Bonnie Stepleton
stepleton@law.unm.edu
505.980.2547
Questions about usage of chosen name or pronouns
Camille Carey, Vice Dean and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
carey@law.unm.edu
505.277.0078
Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
Office of Student & Career Services
Bonnie Stepleton
stepleton@law.unm.edu
505.980.2547
Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ alumni
Alumni Relations and Development
Melissa Lobato
lobato@law.unm.edu
505.277.2146