CUNY Law values the diverse experiences and strengths our students bring to the classroom and the legal profession.
If you need accommodations to support your full participation in our academic or community life, the Student Disability Services (SDS) team is ready to assist.
The process below outlines how to request accommodations, meet with SDS, and take next steps so you can focus on succeeding in law school.
Step 1: Complete the Confidential Accommodation Request Form
Use the secure form to submit your request and upload any medical documentation you’d like SDS to review. See our documentation guidance for details on what is typically required.
Step 2: Schedule an Appointment with SDS
Request an appointment through CUNY Accommodate. If you are an incoming student without a CUNY Law email or student ID (Accommodate access typically begins 3–4 weeks before your first day), email
DisabilityServices@law.cuny.edu to schedule.
Instructions for scheduling in Accommodate
- Log into Accommodate → choose Student.
- Go to Appointment → Request New Appointment.
- Select:
- Appointment type
- Location: School of Law
- Staff member
- Days available → Check Availability
- Choose a time and, in Additional Notes, share your reason for meeting and preferred format (Zoom, phone, or in‑person).
Step 3: After Your Meeting
- Review any follow‑up emails.
- If approved for accommodations, follow the instructions to send letters to faculty via a Semester Request in Accommodate (see Sending Accommodation Letters to Faculty).
- Bookmark key links and contacts for future reference.
