Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Albany Law School

Albany Law School looks forward to welcoming and supporting students of all races, cultures, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. Albany Law School is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for its growing population that will allow for a greater understanding and valuing of differences while also embracing similarities to achieve a common mission.

Law School Admission Council’s Diversity Guide

To learn more about the importance of diversity in law school, review the Law School Admission Council’s diversity guide.

Read the Guide

ABA Diversity Resources

The American Bar Association offers a collection of programs, toolkits, and resources related to: implicit bias, allyship, gender equity, accessibility, invisible barriers, and racial equity in the justice system. We encourage all students to review those resources to educate themselves.

The Resources

Our Staff

Meet Dean Jermaine Cruz and Assistant Director Owen Collier!

Say Hi!

External Scholarships & Fellowships

The Financial Aid Office frequently receives information from various outside organizations that offer scholarships. This information is distributed to Albany Law School students and/or applicants for admission, usually via email, depending on the scholarship criteria.

Podcasts

AlbanyLawSchool · DE&I Accountability Moving From Pledges To Outcomes

AlbanyLawSchool · Professionality Without Sacrificing Individuality: Bringing Your True Self to the Interview/Office

AlbanyLawSchool · First Generation Law Students And Recruiting

Events

Since 2007, Albany Law has offered a series of events and lectures covering a wide range of topics related to diversity, inclusion, and social justice.