Equity & Inclusion

Fostering an equitable and inclusive learning environment is a priority at the University of Louisville and at the Brandeis School of Law, as we strive to better serve our students, faculty and staff of color, those who identify as LGBTQ+, those with disabilities, those from international backgrounds and others who have been historically marginalized or underrepresented in the legal profession. At Brandeis Law, our commitment to diversity is palpable and demonstrable.

Per the Brandeis Law mission statement, we seek to "actively engage diverse participants in an academic community of students, faculty and staff that is strengthened by its diversity and its commitment to social justice, opportunity, sustainability and mutual respect." As such, our curriculum is informed and shaped by our mission of accessible and inclusive excellence. Outside of the classroom, interested students may also join student organizations that speak to shared experiences, including the Black Law Students Association, Disabled & Allied Law Students Associations, Lambda Law Caucus and many more.

Likewise we incorporate the lived experience of the Louisville community, inviting guest speakers to share their expertise on a host of topics such as affirmative action, marriage rights, racial profiling, voting rights, disability advocacy and reproductive justice. Meanwhile, our signature partnership with Central High School gives Brandeis Law students the chance to develop connections with youth from underserved communities and empower them to become the next generation of lawyers, leaders and active citizens.

Providing an inclusive student experience means ensuring that legal education, programs and services are fully accessible to those with learning disabilities, mobility issues, visual or auditory impairments and other needs. Our Office of Student Affairs & Diversity is happy to assist current and future students with the disability documentation process and the coordination of appropriate accommodations.

The University of Louisville is proud to be consistently recognized as a leader in diversity and inclusion. UofL has been presented the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award by INSIGHT Into Diversity and designated one of its most recent Diversity Champions, and for the ninth year in a row, UofL has been named by Campus Pride among the Best of the Best LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges & Universities nationwide.