Last Updated June 28, 2022
16715 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92606,
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 on a case-by-case basis. Chosen name appears:
- Automatically on orientation name tag/materials
- Automatically on faculty class rosters
- Automatically on transcript
- Automatically on diploma
Pronouns
- Faculty and staff are allowed to include in email signatures
- Students can indicate on law school application
Scholarships
Students are eligible for general diversity and inclusion financial aid based on:
- Sexual Orientation
- Gender Identity
Resources and Opportunities
- 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+
Faculty
- School has a diversity, equity, and inclusion faculty committee
- School has faculty member(s) who conduct research primarily focused on LGBTQ+ topics
Local Community
- LGBTQ+ specific events
- Pride events
Navigating Western State College of Law at Westcliff University
Questions about financial aid
Student Services
Sassanda Gutierrez
sagutierrez@wsulaw.edu
714.459.1119
Questions about LGBTQ+ resources available on and/or off campus
Student Services
Donna Espinoza
despinoza@wsulaw.edu
714.459.1117
Questions about usage of chosen name or pronouns
Student Services
Donna Espinoza
despinoza@wsulaw.edu
714.459.1117
Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
Admissions Office
Rebecca Westmoreland
rewestmoreland@wsulaw.edu
714.459.1166
Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ alumni
Career Development Office
Oscar Teran
Oteran@wsulaw.edu
714.459.1139