Belonging & Access

Syracuse Law is fully committed to fostering a community that is welcoming to all. In the classroom and across campus, our commitment is rooted in the belief that multiple points of view, life experiences, ethnicities, cultures, and belief systems are essential to excellence in legal education.

Our goal is that welcome and belonging be core values not just in vision, but in practice. Our students join a community motivated by the values of respect and belonging, and by embracing all members of our community, we positively enrich the learning experience. We expect that law school will challenge belief systems and preconceptions, and encourage our students to be open to this challenge.

Welcoming to All

Class Profile

Check out the demographics from the Fall 2025 entering class.

Entering Class Profile

Belonging at SU

The Office of People and Culture provides programs and services that promote employee engagement, professional development, and reasonable accommodations for faculty and staff. 

Belonging at SU

Accommodations & Accessibility

Syracuse Law is devoted to the inclusion and success of students with disabilities and those in need of special accommodations. 

Center for Disability Resources

Diversity in Our Academic Curriculum

Degree & Certificate Programs

Centers & Institutes

Clinical, Pro Bono, and Other Experiential Programs

Inclusion Council

Comprised of faculty, staff, and students, the Inclusion Council ensures Syracuse Law is a place that is welcome to all, and to make recommendations to the Dean that support and strengthen that commitment. Contact Council Chair, Professor Mary Szto, for more information.

Student Groups

We encourage students to engage in extracurricular activities. Engaging with a student organization connects you with other students and provides an opportunity to both celebrate differences and have fun! 

Experiential Programs Student Groups

Report an Incident

Syracuse Law seeks to foster an inclusive campus community where all members feel welcomed and supported. We are committed to responding quickly and thoughtfully to bias incidents on campus.

 

Bias incidents are defined by the University as expressions of hostility against a person or property of another because of the targeted person’s legally protected personal characteristics, including their age, creed, disability, ethnic or national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, reproductive health decisions, race, religion, or sexual orientation.


If you have been the victim of a bias incident, please report the incident.

Visit STOP Bias Portal