With online video interviews the new normal, Eleanor Shaw reflects on how the legal sector can be more accessible for deaf and disabled job applicants.
Category: Quick Tips for Employers
Jonathan Andrews discusses neurodiversity in the legal profession and draws on his personal experience to provide tips for firms on how to recruit, retain and
Offer Disability Awareness Training to your employees Firms should also offer training sessions on ED&I topics to educate their employees. This should include Disability Awareness
Have an open day or insight day for disabled students The legal profession has come a long way with diversity and inclusion. However, disability still
Make it easy to request recruitment process adjustments The legal profession has come a long way with diversity and inclusion. However, disability still seems to
Include Office Accessibility Details on your Website How accessible are your offices and is this information available on your website? Your offices should be accessible
Have a dedicated disability officer If you don’t already have a dedicated disability officer you should consider having one. This may be someone who has