Pregnancy and Related Conditions Policy

Disability Accommodations Policy

Refer to section H “Pregnancy and Pregnancy-Related Accommodations” from the Disability Accommodations Policy:

The Law School does not discriminate based on pregnancy or related conditions. Pregnancy-related conditions include childbirth, termination of pregnancy, and lactation. Pregnancy-related conditions also include medical conditions and recovery related to pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or lactation. The Law School will not require a student to take a leave of absence, withdraw from the Law School, or limit the student’s legal studies. 

Southwestern will provide individualized, reasonable accommodations to pregnant students so they may complete their education program. Reasonable accommodations may include but are not limited to allowing the student to make up tests and assignments that are missed for pregnancy-related reasons, approving a leave of absence, providing a clean and private space for lactation, etc. Reasonable accommodation will also include allowing medically necessary absences. 

When a student informs a Southwestern employee of their pregnancy or pregnancy related condition, the employee is required to share the Title IX Coordinator’s contact information and inform the student that the Title IX Coordinator can coordinate specific actions to prevent sex discrimination and ensure the student’s equal access to the education program or activity.