Last Updated April 8, 2022
Myron Taylor Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853-4901,
United States
Phone:
607.255.5141
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
- Automatically on diploma
Pronouns
- Faculty and staff are allowed to include in email signatures
- Students can indicate on law school application
- Students can indicate on name tags during orientation
- Students can indicate on class rosters
Resources and Opportunities
- LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
- Funds for LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
- Peer mentoring specifically for LGBTQ+ students
- LGBTQ+ legal clinic
- Emergency funds that LGBTQ+ students can request if they are in crisis
- Funds for students to attend the Lavender Law Conference and Career Fair
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
Facilities
This law school provides all-gender-inclusive single-occupancy restroom(s).
Local Community
- LGBTQ+ specific events
- Pride events
- Readily identifiable LGBTQ+ friendly businesses (e.g., pride flag sticker)
Navigating Cornell Law School
Questions about financial aid
Admissions & Financial Aid Office
Bryan Vliet
law.financialaid@cornell.edu
607.255.5141
Questions about LGBTQ+ resources available on and/or off campus
Admissions Office
jdadmissions@cornell.edu
607.255.5141
Questions about usage of chosen name or pronouns
Dean of Students Office
law.DOS@cornell.edu
Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
Admissions Office
jdadmissions@cornell.edu
607.255.5141
Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ alumni
Admissions Office
jdadmissions@cornell.edu
607.255.5141