The University of the Pacific community — including students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni — believes that diversity and inclusion are essential to the fulfillment of our institutional mission. We value inclusiveness in learning, curricular and co-curricular programming, campus climate, recruitment, admissions, hiring and retention.

The McGeorge campus in residential Sacramento fosters a vibrant, supportive and welcoming community, which celebrates the many definitions of diversity in our student body and community. McGeorge is recognized as the No. 7 law school with the "Greatest Resources for Minority Students" in the Princeton Review's Best 169 Law Schools 2019 rankings.

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Sacramento Campus
Center for Inclusion and Diversity (CID)

The Sacramento Campus Center for Inclusion and Diversity (CID) is a drop-in space located upstairs in the Student Center. The Center is open to all students and is staffed by peer volunteers. Students are encouraged to explore the center for kinship and support. Programming from the Center seeks to build community, foster understanding on issues of diversity, and promote an atmosphere of inclusion for all members of the Sacramento campus.

CID Facebook page
CID Instagram
CID on Twitter
Opportunities
Fellowships, Internships & Scholarships

A list of diversity fellowship opportunities — fellowships, internships, scholarships — and a group of organizations and other resources for law students compiled by the Pacific McGeorge Career Development Office.

Diversity Scholarships for Law Students
Fellowships, Internships & Opportunities
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Sacramento Campus
Unity Caucus

The Unity Caucus is dedicated to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Unity Caucus furthers relations between the minority organizations but also to address common academic, professional, and political issues affecting minority students at McGeorge. The main goal of the Unity Caucus is to promote diversity on the McGeorge campus, to promote diversity in the legal profession, and to create a more inclusive environment in both realms. It promotes, supports, and amplifies the work of the affinity clubs and organizations at McGeorge, including APALSA, BLSA, LLSA, LAMBDA, LLSA, MESAA, and MWC. The Unity Caucus members are actively engaged in the work of the Diversity Affairs Committee. Among its most significant activities, the Unity Caucus organized tutoring sessions hosted in the Center for Inclusion and Diversity to support the academic achievement of all students at McGeorge, and the Unity Graduation Celebration to recognize the accomplishments and unique journey of diverse students in law school.

Student Organizations

Resources

Financial Aid Resources for DACA Students (pdf)
Bias Response Team
Income Verification form for Federal Aid Ineligible Students (pdf)
Diversity & Inclusion
McGeorge School of Law Diversity Board
Board Members
Board Charter

Diversity Events

  • Diversity Mixer — We hope you can join us for the Fall 2021 Diversity Mixer at Slim & Husky on Monday, Aug. 23, 4:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. | Register
  • Judges panel — Road to the Bench: A Panel of McGeorge Judges | Aug. 30 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Register
  • Fall 2021 Open House – Thursday, Sept. 14, 2021 from 4:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. | RSVP

Diversity Week 2021 Schedule of Events

Monday, Feb. 1

Latinx Law Students Association Presents Loteria!

Noon to 1 p.m.

Questions? Patricia Castillo at p_castillo@u.pacific.edu.
Zoom link: https://pacific.zoom.us/j/96367690757 Meeting ID: 963 6769 0757 (no passcode required)

Emmett Till Documentary Discussion

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Sponsored by BLSA, JD Admissions, DAC & Prof. Michael Vitiello. Be sure to watch thedocumentary prior to the discussion. A link will be shared 1-2 days prior. Please RSVP at: https://mcgeorge.wufoo.com/forms/qaht8im1cwk9mt/

Tuesday, Feb. 2

Lambda Presents Competency Working with LGBTQ+ Clients

Noon to 1 p.m.

Questions? Annie Thomas at a_thomas15@u.pacific.edu.
Zoom link: https://pacific.zoom.us/j/96470928132

BLSA Presents: Your Mental Health Matters

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Questions? Vanessa Washington at v_washington@u.pacific.edu.

To Register for this event,please use this link: https://pacific.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0lde6rrjojGdfjn3KQit9jFH_ui7zRWImB

Wednesday, Feb. 3

Diversity Week Keynote Lecture: Prof. Rhonda Magee, Colorinsight: Mindfulness and the Inner Work of Racial Justice

Noon to 1 p.m.

Questions? Dean Salcido at rsalcido@pacific.edu.
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/96572937318

Thursday, Feb. 4

Women of McGeorge Overcoming Adversity — Sponsored by Women's Caucus

Noon to 1 p.m.

Questions? Kajal Patel at k_patel33@u.pacific.edu.
Zoom link: https://pacific.zoom.us/j/97793329405

The Undocumented Lawyer, Virtual Film Screening and Q&A — Sponsored by DAC and the Dean's Office

5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

For more information and to register: https://watch.showandtell.film/watch/upmgsl

Friday, Feb. 5

Unity Caucus Summit

12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Questions? Julienne Correa at j_correa4@u.pacific.edu.
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/99877019988

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Diversity Week
McGeorge Unity Caucus Welcome

In the McGeorge community, there's always a place for you. Whatever your identity, background, or interest, there's a student group here to support you. For more diversity, equity, and inclusion content, follow @mcgeorgeunitycaucus on Instagram.

Questions?

Tracy L. Simmons, Senior Assistant Dean of Admission, Strategic Diversity Initiatives, & Financial Aid
916.739.7198 | tsimmmons@pacific.edu

Larry Levine, Professor of Law
916.739.7155 | llevine@pacific.edu