Latine Law Student Association

Latine Law Student Association frequently asked questions

• What is your group all about?

  The mission of our group is to create a space that centers around the experiences and needs of students who identify as Latine. Our community is extremely diverse and made up of students from various racial/ethnic, religious, sexual, gender, and class experiences. We want this organization to be a community where these different experiences are highlighted, celebrated, and discussed to ensure that all students successfully complete their legal education with a strong sense of self and community.

• Who can join your group?

  All students interested in learning more about the Latine community, building community, and supporting each other are welcomed!

• Why is your name “Latine” and not “Latino?”

  Part of our group’s mission is to ensure inclusivity for all. The term “Latino” in Spanish is a masculine word used to describe people of Latin American heritage. Although recently we have seen the emergence of the term “Latinx”, the use of an “x” is inconsistent with the Spanish language, both grammatically and orally. “Latine” is an inclusive term that encompasses individuals of all genders, and it is consistent with Spanish. An “e” can be added to most gendered words in Spanish to ensure inclusivity.

• How often do you have events?

  We will be having at least one event per month. Some months we will be having more if they are months in which important Latine celebrations occur (ex. Latine heritage month, Dia de los Muertos, Christmas, etc).

• How do I sign up to receive information about meetings and events?

  Sign up for our newsletter using the link above.

  You can also join our active Facebook group