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
- January 21, 2021
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Inseparable Identities: Opening Remarks with Victoria Rodriguez Roldán
January 21, 2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST
This two-day workshop, co-hosted by the National Disabled Law Students Association and the Disability Allied Law Students Association at New York University School of Law, introduces and builds on participants' understanding of intersectional oppression. The specific focus on LGBTQIA+ status and disability was chosen in light of a recent ABA report on the negative experiences of LGBTQIA+ lawyers and lawyers with disabilities.
Presenter Victoria Rodriguez Roldán: Will introduce the topic of intersectional oppression. Followed by break-out groups to further discuss this concept and how it affects law students and lawyers of intersectional identities.
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Inseparable Identities: Networking Lunch
January 21, 2021 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST
This two-day workshop, co-hosted by the National Disabled Law Students Association and the Disability Allied Law Students Association at New York University School of Law, introduces and builds on participants' understanding of intersectional oppression. The specific focus on LGBTQIA+ status and disability was chosen in light of a recent ABA report on the negative experiences of LGBTQIA+ lawyers and lawyers with disabilities.
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NDLSA Mutual Support Group
January 21, 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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- January 22, 2021
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Inseparable Identities: What We Need
January 22, 2021 9:00 am - 11:00 am EST
This two-day workshop, co-hosted by the National Disabled Law Students Association and the Disability Allied Law Students Association at New York University School of Law, introduces and builds on participants' understanding of intersectional oppression. The specific focus on LGBTQIA+ status and disability was chosen in light of a recent ABA report on the negative experiences of LGBTQIA+ lawyers and lawyers with disabilities.
Panelists:
Lucy Trieshmann
Rahimah Faiq
David Burick
Ariana Aboulafia
Cerridwyn Nordstrom
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Inseparable Identities: Virtual Party
January 22, 2021 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm EST
This two-day workshop, co-hosted by the National Disabled Law Students Association and the Disability Allied Law Students Association at New York University School of Law, introduces and builds on participants' understanding of intersectional oppression. The specific focus on LGBTQIA+ status and disability was chosen in light of a recent ABA report on the negative experiences of LGBTQIA+ lawyers and lawyers with disabilities.
A virtual party is planned for self-identifying LGBTQIA+ and disabled students and lawyers to wrap up this two-day workshop.
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- 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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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
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