Duke University School of Law

Last Updated April 4, 2022
210 Science Drive, Box 90393, Durham, NC 27708-0393, 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:

  • Automatically on orientation name tag/materials
  • Automatically 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
  • Students can indicate on class rosters

Resources and Opportunities

  • LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
  • Funds for LGBTQ+ student organization(s)                  
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) student committee that includes LGBTQ+ representation
  • Career counseling specifically for LGBTQ+ students  
  • Peer mentoring specifically for LGBTQ+ students             
  • Funds for students to attend the Lavender Law Conference and Career Fair

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 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 Duke Law

Questions about financial aid

Admissions and Student Affairs
William J. Hoye
william.hoye@law.duke.edu
919.613.7020

Office of Financial Aid
John Ahlers
ahlers@law.duke.edu
919.613.7025

Questions about LGBTQ+ resources available on and/or off campus

Admissions and Student Affairs
William J. Hoye
william.hoye@law.duke.edu
919.613.7020

Office of Admissions
Mark Hill
mhill@law.duke.edu
919.613.7020

Questions about usage of chosen name or pronouns

Admissions and Student Affairs
William J. Hoye
william.hoye@law.duke.edu
919.613.7020

Office of Admissions
Mark Hill
mhill@law.duke.edu
919.613.7020

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ student organization(s)

Admissions and Student Affairs
William J. Hoye
william.hoye@law.duke.edu
919.613.7020

Office of Admissions
Mark Hill
mhill@law.duke.edu
919.613.7020

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ alumni

Office of Admissions
Mark Hill
mhill@law.duke.edu
919.613.7020

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