STATEMENT OF DIVERSITY

In response to the recent passing of Proposition 2, limiting the use of race and gender in public decision-making, we join with the other law school student groups in adopting this statement.

As active members of the University of Michigan Law School, we believe in the value of our uniquely collegial and diverse atmosphere which promotes vigorous intellectual exchange, cross-cultural understanding, distinguished leadership, and active citizenship—enriching both our professional and personal development during our time here.

For this reason, the members of Outlaws, along with other student organizations at Michigan Law, are reaffirming our commitment to maintaining a welcoming environment that embraces individuals from all backgrounds.

We will reach out to prospective students to make sure they know that Michigan Law School is a community where students will continue to find helpful resources, form meaningful friendships, and feel welcome regardless of race, gender, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

We will continue to work with other student groups to coordinate student group-wide social events, maintain a strong outreach program for first-year law students, and collaborate with the Admissions Office in bringing the best possible group of students to Michigan each year. We pledge to maintain the mutual respect and collegial atmosphere that brought us to Michigan Law and are happy to answer any questions you may have about our community.