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Mental Health & Wellbeing Read Shared Stories

Read: “I do the job to get justice for the most vulnerable in society” Kevin McManamon – Partner at Geldards

November 11, 2024November 11, 2024 Lawyers with Disabilities

Kevin McManamon’s career-long commitment to representing the rights of children in education and mental capacity law made him a worthy Legal Hero 2024. His work

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Read: “I was hospitalised with burnout. Now my mission is to stop junior solicitors suffering the same fate” Donna Smith – Founder at Odonnata Coaching

November 4, 2024November 11, 2024 Lawyers with Disabilities

Meet Donna Smith, who helps junior lawyers deal with burnout. Discover how her own challenging experiences as a solicitor now underpin her work with others

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Neurodiversity in Law: Essay Competition – Submission deadline extended to 1 September 2024

August 4, 2024August 3, 2024 Lawyers with Disabilities

Neurodiversity in Law are running their first essay competition in celebration of their new publication: the Journal. They invite law students and legal professionals within

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Attend: Attend the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) careers event

March 29, 2024March 29, 2024 Lawyers with Disabilities

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) are holding a careers event on 9 April. You will hear from solicitor judges and a representative from the Judicial

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Join a Law Society Committee

March 26, 2024March 29, 2024 Lawyers with Disabilities

Why not join one of the Law Society’s committees? Whether advising on key policy issues or supporting the development of guidance, the Law Society advisory

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Neurodiversity Read Shared Stories

Read: I’m a City lawyer with autism. Here’s how I made the job work – Jonathan Andrews

March 25, 2024March 29, 2024 Lawyers with Disabilities

Jonathan Andrews looks back at his journey, and what top law firms could learn about neurodivergence. Read the article here.

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Read: The Bar Council Pupil Survey 2024

March 20, 2024March 29, 2024 Lawyers with Disabilities

The Law Society Gazette recently reported that the latest Bar Council’s pupil survey has revealed One in five pupils has personally experienced bullying, harassment and/or

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Flexible Work Arrangements: A Key to Unlocking Talent in People with ELCs

March 18, 2024March 30, 2024 Lawyers with Disabilities

Flexibility is more than a buzzword; it’s a gateway to tapping into a pool of skilled, dedicated, and remarkably talented individuals who are disabled or

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Aspiring Solicitors Scholarships – Spring 2024

February 3, 2024January 20, 2024 Lawyers with Disabilities

Candidates who are on AS First 2024 or who meet the following Spring scholarship eligibility criteria are eligible to apply:  The AS Scholarships programme offers

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Attend: Aspiring Solicitors: First Year Law Fair Spring 2024 – 11 March

January 27, 2024January 20, 2024 Lawyers with Disabilities

11 March 2024, 9.30am – 3pm, Virtual This Aspiring Solicitors Virtual Diversity Law Fair is your opportunity to build relationships with law firms and acquire

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