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Published: | September 22, 2022 |
Podcast: | Young Lawyer Rising |
Category: | Law School |
How can the legal profession be more supportive of law students and lawyers with disabilities? In a profession already marked by the hypercompetitive pursuit of performance and achievement, young lawyers often face pressure to downplay their disabilities. In addition, access to accommodations for law students and lawyers with disabilities can be difficult, adding a lot of stress to an already stressful process.
Host Sonia Russo sits down with three different lawyers to hear their stories, struggles and triumphs of dealing with disability in law school and the legal profession. Hear how these three inspiring young lawyers overcame the unique challenges of law school, navigated the LSAT and bar exam, their process of finding a job after law school, and their continued work and perseverance in the legal industry today.
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Young Lawyer Rising |
Hosted by Montana Funk, Young Lawyer Rising covers issues pertinent to newly minted attorneys just starting their careers.