A Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Belonging

“We bring our founding aspirations closer to reality by creating a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff that ensures the belonging, thriving, and success of every member.”

—DEAN RISA GOLUBOFF
Members of Women of Color

Affinity Groups

Among the Law School’s more than 70 student organizations are 20 affinity groups.

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Center for the Study of Race and Law

UVA Law has committed to the study of race and law. 

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Diversity in Charlottesville

Explore resources for community members and our guide to life in C’ville.

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FAST FACTS ABOUT DIVERSITY

36%
of the Class of 2026 identify as people of color
19%
of the Class of 2026 identify as LGBTQ+
20
student affinity organizations
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STUDENTS DISCUSS DIVERSITY

OUR STORIES

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Honoring Gregory Swanson

Gregory Swanson was UVA and UVA Law’s first black student in 1950. Read about how he helped integrate the University and the award established in his honor.

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First-Gen

What It Means To Be First-Gen

Students share what being a first-generation student means to them, their families, friends and communities.

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Women Who Led the Way

UVA Law is celebrating a centennial of coeducation in 2020. Read a timeline of women’s achievements.

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AUSA

Made To Be AUSAs

Meet 10 alumni from the Class of 2011 who are serving as assistant U.S. attorneys across the country.

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UVA Law Pride

Alumni and faculty recount the history of LGBTQ rights at UVA Law and beyond.

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Vet

A Marine’s Law School Journey

Bryan Blaylock ’23 used his resilience, leadership and teamwork skills to overcome the challenges of transitioning from the military to the classroom.

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AAPI Alums Make Mark

Learn more about 20 recent Asian American and Pacific Islander graduates who are prominent in their fields.

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Lauren King

Advocating for Indigenous Rights

Muscogee Creek Nation member Lauren King ’08 uses her law degree on behalf of tribes in the Northwest.

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Elaine Jones

Elaine Jones ’70 Became NAACP LDF Leader

The Law School’s first female black graduate became the first woman to lead the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.

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Mark C. Jefferson

Contact

Community, Engagement and Equity Office
Mark Jefferson, Assistant Dean for Community Engagement and Equity / mjefferson@law.virginia.edu 
(434) 924-9294