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SMU OUTLaw
Southern Methodist University - Dedman
About SMU OUTLaw
SMU OUTLaw represents the inclusive, forward-thinking community at Southern Methodist University's Dedman School of Law in Dallas, Texas. As a student organization, it embodies SMU's optimistic outlook and enterprising spirit that has shaped Dallas into a global gateway for people of all backgrounds seeking to change the world. The organization serves as a vital community within the law school, fostering connections among students who share values of diversity, professional excellence, and meaningful impact.
Founded within one of the nation's most respected private research universities, SMU OUTLaw operates in a community of over 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students representing all 50 states and more than 80 countries. The organization is part of SMU's distinguished commitment to developing ethical leaders who make positive contributions to their professions and communities. Located in Dallas, a region experiencing unprecedented growth and opportunity, SMU OUTLaw members engage with a dynamic legal landscape while maintaining connection to the university's core values of academic freedom and innovation.
The organization reflects SMU's singular approach to integrating rigorous learning with practical experience, preparing students to achieve their educational goals and expand their world in meaningful ways. SMU OUTLaw cultivates a community where students forge their own paths while supporting one another's professional and personal development. Within the context of the Dedman School of Law and the broader SMU community, the organization contributes to the university's mission of shaping world changers who lead with integrity and vision in Dallas and beyond.