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Non-Discrimination Policies and Resources

The СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Non-Discrimination Policy applies to all students, faculty and staff of the institution. The policy applies to all aspects of educational and employment decisions, including recruitment, admission, hiring, as well as retention, compensation, transfer, and opportunities for advancement. Consequently, the College of Law closely adheres to this University policy for students, faculty, and staff, but also includes additional specific prohibitions against segregation and discrimination in its admissions, employment, and other practices related to the program of legal education.  

College of Law Policy:

СÀ¶ÊÓƵ College of Law prohibits discrimination, segregation, and harassment on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability military or veteran status in matters of admissions, employment, services, or in the educational programs or activities the College of Law operates.

Student Support and Resources

Veterans and Military Resource Center

The Veterans and Military Resource Center (VMRC) provides support and assistance to our many military and veteran students. The mission of the VMRC is to honor the incredible value that veterans' leadership, life experience and maturity bring to the educational environment on our campus by preparing each veteran or military student for life-long success in learning, achieving, leading and serving permeates every element of the University. The VMRC assists prospective and current students with admission, transition, academic success, and student involvement, helping students leverage University resources like Admissions, Advising, the Registrar, the Controller, Student Financial Services, the Career Resource Center, the Counseling Center, the Student Solutions Center, and others.

In addition, the Director of the VMRC manages the Defenders Den, a space dedicated to the military community for quiet study, open meetings, events, or relaxing between campuses. The University is privileged to have the support of the Greater Jacksonville Area USO providing comfort and support to our military students in the Defenders Den. As a founding member of the Northeast Florida Military Veterans College Network, the University leverages the educational expertise of partners at fellow universities, military installations, Veterans’ Service Officers, and other stakeholders to provide the best experience for our military students and families. 

The VMRC also delivers Green Zone training for faculty and staff at every level of the University to educate the school community about our veteran and military students and how to effectively serve them. 

The Office of Disability Support Services

The office of Disability Support Services (DSS) at СÀ¶ÊÓƵ works with JU faculty and staff to provide all students an equal opportunity to learn in the classroom and to have access to all areas of the Arlington and Law School campus facilities. The mission of the DSS is to support students with disabilities and medical conditions that may affect academic progress and success. The DSS collaborates with faculty and staff in removing barriers while pursuing excellence in education and service. Accommodations in the classroom include, but are not limited to, priority seating, additional time for testing and assessments, audio recording authorization, alternative test formats, and change of classroom. The DSS also assists students with course scheduling, coordination of services with other University departments, counseling in faculty/peer relations, guidance in lifestyle management, and community agency referrals. The Director of the DSS works closely with the Associate Dean of Students to coordinate law student requests, approval, and delivery of special accommodations at the College of Law.

Accreditation Information

Accreditation is the hallmark of quality and high standards for legal education and admission to the Bar. The СÀ¶ÊÓƵ College of Law is provisionally approved by the American Bar Association (Council of the American Bar Association Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654, 312-988-6738), and, in accordance with ABA rules, will continue to pursue full accreditation. Law schools that are provisionally accredited are entitled to all the rights of a fully approved law school. Similarly, from an ABA perspective, graduates of provisionally approved law schools are entitled to the same recognition that is accorded graduates of fully approved law schools.

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General Counsel
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