Statement on January 6 Capitol Incident
In light of ongoing current events, please read NDLSA’s statement on the January 6 Capitol riots.
January 15, 2021
The National Disabled
Law Students Association
Our Goals
Enable
Enable disabled law students by supporting disability affinity organizations in law schools.
Empower
Empower disabled law students and graduates by broadcasting their own advocacy efforts.
Educate
Serve as forward-facing advocates for disability diversity in the legal profession.
On Our Radar
- February 4, 2021
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NDLSA Mutual Support Group
February 4, 2021 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST
Meets via Zoom
The NDLSA Disabled Community Mutual Support Group will be a space for disabled individuals within the legal profession to process their experiences together and support each other. The group meets through Zoom and will be explicitly and exclusively for individuals with disabilities, rather than those identifying solely as allies.
CART services are provided at all sessions. To join, simply email info@ndlsa.org
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- February 10, 2021
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The ADA in the Workplace: Recognizing and Resisting Discrimination
February 10, 2021 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST
How does the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") apply to employment? How can legal professionals use the ADA as a tool to protect employees in the workplace? What is the “interactive process” and why does it matter? Answers to these questions and more will be addressed by our expert panelists who have experience in applying the ADA in creative ways to address accessibility problems in the workplace and the legal profession.
CLE Information: This event is approved for 1 credit in the Areas of Professional Practice category. The credit will be both transitional and non-transitional. This event is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys.
Organized by the NYU Disability Allied Law Students Association (DALSA) and the National Disabled Law Students Association. Tickets are $5.
CART provided. For accommodations, please email info@ndlsa.org. Thank you to our sponsors at Weil whose contribution made this event accessible.
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- February 18, 2021
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NDLSA Mutual Support Group
February 18, 2021 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST
Meets via Zoom
The NDLSA Disabled Community Mutual Support Group will be a space for disabled individuals within the legal profession to process their experiences together and support each other. The group meets through Zoom and will be explicitly and exclusively for individuals with disabilities, rather than those identifying solely as allies.
CART services are provided at all sessions. To join, simply email info@ndlsa.org
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Prioritizing Accessibility: Law Firm On-Campus Interview Tips for Law Schools
Marissa gives advice on how to create an inclusive on-campus interview environment for disabled law students.
December 22, 2020
The Disabled Digest – December Issue
NDLSA interviewed Case Western Reserve University’s Disability Law Society, received study tips from Kyra Sweeney, and learned the origin story of NDLSA from Andrea Parente.
December 20, 2020
There is no way for disabled students to attend law school without being harmed by systematic barriers, and it is beyond time disabled law students have a unified voice for advocacy and support.
Grace Burnham
Dir. Outreach & Events
- Advocating on behalf of
- disabled law students and recent graduates
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