Saint Louis University School of Law

Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI)

Mission Statement

The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at SLU LAW provides development and coordination of diversity, cross cultural and inclusion awareness, outreach and retention programs for the School of Law. The Office collaborates with faculty, staff, students, alumni and the St. Louis community to enhance the recruitment, retention and mentoring of diverse constituencies within the School of Law. We strive to demonstrate inclusiveness in the classroom and in all areas of our admissions practices, academic advising, student services and activities, curricular offerings and administrative policies. Our goal is to produce well-rounded and culturally competent professionals who will respectfully serve their diverse communities. As part of our Jesuit tradition, Saint Louis University remains faithful to the value of promoting justice and the dignity of all human beings. Likewise, the School of Law advances academic excellence, freedom of inquiry and respect for individual differences. These principles underlie our desire to provide an inclusive environment where differences, whether in religion, age, race, gender (including identity and expression), sexual orientation and identity, ethnicity, ability, socioeconomic background or ideology, are heeded, supported and valued in the academic experience.