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.
Check out the demographics from the Fall 2025 entering class.
Comprised of faculty, staff, and students, the Inclusion Council meets regularly to ensure the Law School remains a place where everyone feels welcome and a true sense of belonging, and to make recommendations to the Dean that support and strengthen that commitment.
The Office of People and Culture, a unit within the Office of Human Resources, provides programs and services that promote employee engagement, professional development, faculty and staff retention, and reasonable accommodations for faculty and staff.
Syracuse Law is devoted to the inclusion and success of students with disabilities and those in need of special accommodations.
Syracuse University is just minutes from the heartland of Onondaga Nation, the fire keepers of the Haudenosaunee, the indigenous peoples on whose ancestral land the University now stands.
Degree & Certificate Programs
- J.D./Master of Science in Cultural Foundations of Education with an Optional Certificate in Disability Studies
- Disability Law and Policy Curricular Program
- Family Law and Social Policy Curricular Program
Centers & Institutes
Clinical, Pro Bono, and Other Experiential Programs
Student Groups & Professional Organizations
We encourage students to engage in extracurricular activities. Engaging with a student organization or professional association connects you with other students and provides an opportunity to both celebrate diversity and have fun!
Professional Organizations
New York State Bar Association
Central New York Women’s Bar Association
William Herbert Johnson Bar Association of Central New York
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.