FAQ Category: Law School Students

All law school accommodations must be arranged by working with Christine Malone ([email protected]) for classroom accommodations and Sylvia Wolfe for exam-related accommodations. For accommodations related to final exams, please contact Sylvia Wolfe ([email protected]) and Christine Malone ([email protected]) well in advance of final exams to help facilitate planning.

Disability Services works closely with the Records Office to make the necessary arrangements for approved testing accommodations.

Students may call the main office at 703.993.2474, email their Specialist directly, or email [email protected] to schedule an appointment.

If accommodations are established, Disability Services will provide your Accommodation Letter, upon your approval, to the appropriate Law School administration. They will then notify your faculty as needed of any accommodation needs relevant to the course.

No. If disability-related limitations change, students may schedule an appointment with a DS staff member to discuss further. Students do need to request their Accommodation Letters each semester.

After all forms and documentation are submitted, the documentation will be reviewed by a DS staff member.  Once reviewed, a Disability Services staff member will be in email contact with the student to schedule an initial meeting. The registration process can take 3 to 4 weeks from when you submit your initial intake form and documentation.

1. To begin the process, visit our Forms Page to complete and submit an intake form. Also, submit any disability/accommodation documentation that you have and think is appropriate.  In the event that you do not have documentation, contact our office to consult with a Disability Services Specialist to discuss the next steps.
2. Participate in an initial intake interview to discuss accommodations.
3. Academic accommodations are initiated through Accommodation Letters and are not retroactive.
4. It is each student’s responsibility to request Accommodation Letters each semester by contacting either Naomi Martinez-Jones ([email protected]) or Jamilah Anderson ([email protected]). Disability Services will send your Accommodation Letters to the Law School to initiate services, who will communicate with your faculty if needed. Students should not reach out to their faculty regarding their accommodations, as the appropriate Law School staff will do so. Students are also responsible for communicating with Disability Services staff for any continuing needs. Appointments can be made to update accommodations at any time.

Yes, in order to receive accommodations from Disability Services, students must be registered with the office. Registration information can be located under The Process as well as supporting forms.