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
- Upon student’s request, on faculty class rosters
- Upon student’s request, on diploma
Pronouns
- Faculty and staff are encouraged but not required to include in email signatures
- Students can indicate on law school application
- Students can indicate on name tags during orientation
Scholarships
Students are eligible for general diversity and inclusion financial aid based on:
- Gender Identity
Students are eligible for specific financial aid for students based on their:
- Gender Identity
Resources and Opportunities
- LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
- Funds for LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) student committee that includes LGBTQ+ representation
- LGBTQ+ focused project or pro bono group
- 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
Facilities
This law school provides all-gender-inclusive single-occupancy restroom(s), which include the following features:
- In main law school building
- In the law library
- 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 SLU Law
Questions about financial aid
Financial Aid Office
Jessica Seavers
Jessica.Seavers@slu.edu
314.977.3369
Questions about LGBTQ+ resources available on and/or off campus
Student Services
Jon Baris, Dean of Students
Jon.Baris@slu.edu
314.977.3675
Questions about usage of chosen name or pronouns
Registrar and Student Services
Janel Esker
Janel.Esker@slu.edu
314.977.2769
Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
Student Services
Jon Baris, Dean of Students
Jon.Baris@slu.edu
314.977.3675
Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ alumni
Student Services
Jon Baris, Dean of Students
Jon.Baris@slu.edu
314.977.3675