Diversity and Inclusion
The Southern Illinois University School of Law is an anti-racist institution that is committed to principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in the profession of law and society at large. We welcome and actively recruit students, staff, and faculty who want to work and learn in an environment that nurtures and respects diversity in all its forms, including race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, culture and physical ability.
Antiracism statement by the faculty of the Southern Illinois University School of Law
COMMITTEES
Diversity and Inclusion Faculty Committee
Dean’s Advisory Working Group – Diversity & Inclusion (alumni)
Dean’s Diversity Leadership Council (RSO Presidents)
Student Bar Association Diversity Committee
COURSES
LAW 519 - Constitutional Law: Individual Rights
LAW 559 - International Business Transactions
LAW 627 - Women in Leadership: Diverse Leaders for a Diverse Workforce
LAW 590 - Slavery, Race, Law, & History in Southern Illinois
EVENTS
Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month (Sept.-Oct.)
LGBTQ+ History Month (Oct.)
Native American Heritage Month (Nov.)
Black History Month (Feb.)
Women’s History Month (Mar.)
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month (Apr.)
Diversity Prelaw Summer Institute (a pipeline program)
PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS
Slavery, Race, and the Law in Southern Illinois
OUTlaw Translegal Name Change and Gender Marker Project
School of Law Immigration Detention Project
School of Law Women in Leadership Program
RECOGNITION
SIU again earns national recognition for diversity and inclusivity from Campus Pride
RESOURCES
American Bar Association Diversity and Inclusion Resources
Association of American Law Schools Law Deans Antiracist Clearinghouse Project
Illinois State Bar Association Diversity and Inclusion
Law School Admissions Council Diversity in Law School
Selections from the SIU School of Law Library Collection: Works on Diversity, Inclusion, & Equity
SIUC How do we define diversity?
SIUe Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion Glossary of Terms
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
Diversity and Inclusion Alumni Award
Thurgood Marshall Award (student)
Diversity Admissions Scholarships (entering students)
SPONSORSHIPS
Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO) – Sustaining Institution
Diversity Scholarship Foundation