Last Updated March 22, 2022
765 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215,
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
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
Resources and Opportunities
- LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
- Funds for LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) student committee that includes LGBTQ+ representation
- 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 BU
Questions about financial aid
Financial Aid Office
Cheryl Constantine
bulawaid@bu.edu
617.353.3160
Questions about LGBTQ+ resources available on and/or off campus
Office of Student Affairs
Andrea Garr-Barnes
andreaga@bu.edu
617.358.5174
Questions about usage of chosen name or pronouns
Office of Student Affairs
Andrea Garr-Barnes
andreaga@bu.edu
617.358.5174
Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
Office of Student Affairs
Andrea Garr-Barnes
andreaga@bu.edu
617.358.5174
Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ alumni
Development & Alumni Relations
Zach Dubin, Assistant Dean
zdubin@bu.edu
617.353.7039