OUTLaws at Oregon Law

OUTLaws at Oregon Law is a student organization dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive community within the University of Oregon School of Law in Eugene, OR. As part of the law school's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, OUTLaws provides a vital forum for LGBTQ+ law students to connect, collaborate, and advance their professional development.

The organization operates within the broader context of Oregon Law's mission to train exceptional legal and dispute resolution professionals who drive change in a diverse and complex society. OUTLaws members benefit from the law school's extensive network of practical experience opportunities and robust career development resources available to all students at the Eugene campus and the Portland Third-Year Program.

Oregon Law, founded in 1884 as the first and only public law school in the State of Oregon, maintains a strong tradition of excellence and innovation. The law school's commitment to diversity is a crucial component of its intellectual, educational, and social mission. OUTLaws contributes to this mission by creating spaces for dialogue, advocacy, and professional growth among LGBTQ+ students and allies.

Located on the east side of the University of Oregon campus in Eugene, the law school provides students with access to world-class faculty, comprehensive legal education, and mentoring opportunities. OUTLaws members also have access to the law school's extensive alumni network of over 9,400 graduates, many of whom hold prominent positions in Oregon's legal community and beyond. Through participation in OUTLaws, students develop leadership skills, build professional networks, and contribute to creating a more just and inclusive legal profession.