Students with Disabilities

The Law School does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities in its program of legal education, as those disabilities are defined in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. Sec. 706; 45 C.F.R. Sec. 84.3(k)(3); and the Americans With Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. Secs. 12101, et seq. In an effort to provide full opportunities to individuals with disabilities, the Law School offers individualization and reasonable accommodation, as required by law. Reasonable accommodation are those that do not fundamentally alter the nature of the Law School's educational program, and can be provided without undue financial or administrative burden, and without lowering academic and other essential performance standards. In the past, the Law School's students have included those with physical, visual, and learning disabilities.

Students who wish to request an accommodation should contact Associate Dean Sandy McGlothlin, the Law School's Section 504 coordinator for students. The procedures for requesting an accommodation are set forth in sections VII.D and VII.E.3 of the Academic Standards. A copy of the Academic Standards is given to each student upon matriculation at the Law School, and copies of the current version of the Academic Standards also may be found here and at the reserve desk in the Law School's library.

Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against on the basis of a disability may file a complaint under the Law School's Student Grievance Policy. The Student Grievance Policy is found in the Law School's Catalog, which is distributed to all students at the beginning of each academic year. Copies of the Catalog also may be obtained from the Law School's Student Services Office.