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

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...

“Autism isn’t often associated with empathy. But I was named a Legal Hero for helping others.”

Martin Whitehorn was diagnosed with autism at a young age. He discusses how neurodivergence can be an asset, how he’s helped others and why it’s...

Disabled Solicitors Network advisory committee

The Disabled Solicitors Network promotes equal opportunities for disabled people within the legal profession. Meet the Disabled Solicitors Network advisory committee.

“I know I have a disability, but I don’t sit and think about it all the time”

Five disabled solicitors who are also part of our Disabled Solicitors Network committee, met to discuss their experiences through childhood, training and entering the profession....

"My neurodivergence is a benefit in my role"

Meet Arwen Makin, senior crown prosecutor at the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), and co-chair of the Law Society’s Disabled Solicitors Network. Learn how Arwen’s autism...

Law Society publishes guidance to support disabled students

To coincide with the start of Disability History Month, we have published guidance to support disabled students through their studies and in the workplace.

Celebrating Disability History Month 2023

This Disability History Month, join us in celebrating and raising awareness of disability rights, equality and inclusion in the legal profession and wider society.

Lawyers seek a more effective response to increased levels of anxiety post-pandemic

Chris Owen discusses why lawyers are seeking a more effective response to anxiety as offices consider re-opening.

Seminar for deputy High Court judge applicants

The judicial office is holding a seminar for deputy High Court judge applicants, on Tuesday 23 November 2021, ahead of the expected recruitment exercise in...

HIV: education is key

What does fair treatment in the workplace look like to someone diagnosed with HIV? To mark UK Disability History Month and World AIDS Day, Kirsty...

“My life was 'work hard, play hard'”

Meet Yasmin Sheikh. Yasmin discusses how waking up one day paralysed from the waist down, aged just 29, changed life, and work, for her.

Project Rise adds more firms offering part-time training

A cross-firm scheme initiated by the Law Society of England and Wales’ Disabled Solicitors Network is today welcoming new firms who will offer solicitor training...

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