Affinity Groups
Among the Law School’s more than 70 student organizations are 20 affinity groups.
Center for the Study of Race and Law
UVA Law has committed to the study of race and law.
Diversity in Charlottesville
Explore resources for community members and our guide to life in C’ville.
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
OUR STORIES
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.
What It Means To Be First-Gen
Students share what being a first-generation student means to them, their families, friends and communities.
Women Who Led the Way
UVA Law is celebrating a centennial of coeducation in 2020. Read a timeline of women’s achievements.
Made To Be AUSAs
Meet 10 alumni from the Class of 2011 who are serving as assistant U.S. attorneys across the country.
UVA Law Pride
Alumni and faculty recount the history of LGBTQ rights at UVA Law and beyond.
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.
AAPI Alums Make Mark
Learn more about 20 recent Asian American and Pacific Islander graduates who are prominent in their fields.
Advocating for Indigenous Rights
Muscogee Creek Nation member Lauren King ’08 uses her law degree on behalf of tribes in the Northwest.
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.
Many Voices at UVA Law
Faculty, students and experts talk about diversity and related topics, both at UVA Law and in society more broadly.
Contact
Community, Engagement and Equity Office
Mark Jefferson, Assistant Dean for Community Engagement and Equity / [email protected]
(434) 924-9294