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It states the school’s non-discrimination commitments, disability access obligations under ADA and related laws, and compliance with relevant federal and state standards. The handbook explains that information is subject to change, is not a contract, and includes summaries of special programs, honors opportunities, financial and library services, and administrative and housing resources.","2017-2018  \nSOUTHWESTERN LAW SCHOOL  \nSTUDENT HANDBOOK  \n2017-2018  \nSouthwestern Law School is approved by the American Bar Association 1 and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools.  \nSince 1911, Southwestern Law School has served the public as a nonprofit, nonsectarian educational institution. Southwestern does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran/military service, or anyother characteristic protected by state or federal law in connection with admission to the school, or in the administration of any of its educational, employment, housing, financial aid, scholarship, or student activity programs. Non-discrimination has been the policy of Southwestern since its founding. Southwestern’s policy on non-discrimination is to comply fully with applicable state and federal law.  \nThe law school also requires employers using its Career Services Office services and facilities to abide by these standards and to insure that no such discrimination occurs in hiring, promotion, or compensation for work assignments.  \nIt is the policy and practice of Southwestern Law School to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and state and local requirements regarding students and applicants with disabilities. Under these laws, no qualified individual with a disability shall be denied access to or participation in services, programs and activities of Southwestern Law School. Copies of the complete policy regarding students and applicants with disabilities may be obtained from the Dean of Students and Diversity Affairs Office.  \nSouthwestern Law School is a qualified exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Gifts to the law school are deductible from state and federal taxes.  \nThe Southwestern admissions catalog/viewbook, Southwestern website, MySWLAW Student Portal, and the Southwestern Student Handbook have been designed to answer frequently asked questions concerning the admissions process; academic, financial aid, and placement and career development programs; and general policies and regulations of Southwestern Law School. Publications have been prepared with the best data available as of July 2017 regarding these matters as well as course offerings, tuition, fees, faculty, and administration. In accordance with American Bar Association Standard 509, consumer information is available on the Southwestern website at [http://www.swlaw.edu/aba-disclosures](http://www.swlaw.edu/aba-disclosures).  \nNotwithstanding anything contained in the catalog/viewbook, website, MySWLAW or handbook, the administration, faculty, and Board of Trustees of the law school expressly reserve the right, whenever it deems advisable, to (1) modify the schedule of fees and tuition charges and to make such changes applicable to all students; (2) change instructors or cancel, withdraw, reschedule or modify any course or program of study, or any requirement in connection therewith; and (3) change any regulation affecting the student body.  \nWHILE EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE AND CURRENT INFORMATION, THIS HANDBOOK IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A CONTRACT. ALL INFORMATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, STATEMENTS OF FEES, COURSE OFFERINGS, AND ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS, IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.  \nCopyright © 2017 Southwestern Law School  \n3050 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90010-1106  \nAll rights reserved.  \n1 American Bar Association/Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, 321 North Clark Street, 21st Floor, Chicago, IL 60654-7598; (312) 988-6738  \nINTRODUCTION  \nThe faculty of Southwestern Law School is pleased to furnish each student with a copy of the Student Handbook. 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