How To Choose An Friendly LGBT Santa Cruz Law School

By Rebecca Perry


With so many legal specialties available today, it can be difficult for prospecting law students to immediately determine their preferred choice. That aside, if your dream has always been to become of the finest LGBT Santa Cruz lawyers, the first important factor to put into perspective is selecting the right law school. You want to be sure that your law school is going to be all inclusive.

There is no denying that law school can be quite an overwhelming place in general. Therefore, it might be worthwhile not to add to the frustrations of being a law student, by not fitting in because you are gay. Therefore, whether you want to fight for the rights and interests of the gay community, or you are one, here are some tips to help you find the right LGBT-friendly law school.

Nearly all the schools of law have their nondiscrimination policies clearly spelled out. Be sure to check for anything regarding the rights of lesbians, gay, bisexual or transsexual persons. Mentioning is not enough proof that you will be in the best nondiscriminatory environment. The best law schools have courses dedicated to those interest groups, gay student organizations as well as LGBTQ-friendly faculty and administrators. Check for these distinguishing factors.

If you are aspiring to be a future advocate for the LGBTQ community, it is important to make sure that the school you choose allocates adequate resources to the course. Check to see whether the school has ongoing clinics for gays and lesbians. Some of the best schools offering LGBTQ courses also offer scholarships to qualifying students. In essence, you have to ensure the school is going to offer the best resources.

It is very easy for prospective students to fall for law schools that have LGBTQ student organizations. The presence of the group is not most important as the activities they conduct. They need to be actively engaged in spreading gay and lesbian advocacy messages. This should start right from their mission statements. You must, however, ensure that the group has a significant membership that can impact social or political activism.

Faculties dedicated to gays and lesbians do not just create an environment that is tolerant but one that is also welcoming. There is a big difference between tolerating certain groups and being friendly. A good example is to look for a law school whose faculty of LGBTQ has scholarships for future advocates.

Many law schools today are beginning to offer LGBT-friendly and oriented courses. However, all law schools are not created the same. Some have more comprehensive courses that include essential seminars in LGBTQ civil rights, family law, sexuality, and the law among others. In that regard, take time to review different course listings before making up your mind on the best institution from which to pursue studies.

Do not lose sight of why you are attending law school. You are looking to become a great advocate in the future and not just to fit in. Therefore, even as you focus on the right atmosphere, be sure to keep your career in mind.




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