Disabled Lawyers Information

New involvement opportunity for D/deaf and Disabled people who have used advice services in the past!

Have you used advice services before? Are you D/deaf and/or Disabled? If so, we would love for you to take part in our focus group on 9 October.

From 11am to 3pm, we will be showing you what we have achieved with our new advice clinic in partnership with the Disability Law Service.

We want to hear your views on where we could improve and where we should go next. You do not need to have used this service to join us, but ideally you should have some experience of using an advice service in London – whether that’s been housing, benefits, community care or employment advice.

Where: Venue TBC, though it will be fully accessible.
When: 9/10/24, 11am to 3pm.

As a thanks for your contribution, we will provide a £50 voucher and a free lunch.

We are looking for 7 D/deaf and Disabled people to get involved, so why wait? Secure your space now by emailing [email protected] or calling 020 7001 2170. Priority booking will be given to those who are also residents of Tower Hamlets.

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We know how hard it can be to find the right words to talk openly about how we’re feeling, especially with our friends and family.

Our volunteers are here to give you the space to explore your feelings without judgement, and help you find the words. 💚

Disabled? Want expert advice about transport? From applying for passes, to making complaints, Transport for All advice line is here to help. We're run by and for disabled people https://www.transportforall.org.uk/your-rights/how-we-can-help-you

Impact - Transport for All We are a small but mighty Disabled People’s Organisation and we are proud of the impact we have. Read more about what we've achieved this past year.

We’re hiring! Join our Services team – we are looking for a Housing Manager, Welfare Benefits Officer, Independent Living Advisor in Middlesbrough and an Assistive Technology trainer in Cambridge.

Find out more and apply: https://www.aspire.org.uk/jobvacancies

Have your say on transport plans!
Disabled people who live and travel in Birmingham, Oxford and Edinburgh are invited to shape local transport and make sure Disabled people are included.
Details in the next members newsletter - sign up to find out more: https://transportforall.org.uk/join

Showcase your talent and critical thinking in law. Prizes include £300, a consultation with an advisor, and publication in Insight magazine. Submit your essay by August 14th, 2024 via this link: https://dukesplus.com/essay-competition-2024/
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Do you want to win a vacation scheme or legal work experience with

🚀Baker McKenzie
🚀BCLP
🚀Dechert
🚀Mayer Brown
🚀Skadden

Alongside a work experience placement with Barclays? Keep an eye out for our next post tomorrow!

"In 2022, my life changed overnight. I was working with my dream law firm, making strides towards a qualification I had dedicated 14 years to achieving. I then fell sick."

Disputes lawyer, Arooj Sheikh, took a year out of work after being diagnosed with two autoimmune diseases: Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) and Lupus.

Today, she is six months into a new role, and has found a 'profound sense of peace and acceptance'. 🙌

Discover her story ⬇️

"For 11 long months, I dealt with the uncertainty of not knowing what was wrong. I went from being an active person to someone who was in constant pain and unable to perform basic tasks, like climbing stairs.

"I was eventually diagnosed with two autoimmune diseases: Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) and Lupus.

"I had to leave my job, spend a year at home, completely change my diet, and undergo physio five times a week to heal my GBS. While Lupus has no cure, I learned how to manage it.

"But after a year of being out of work and grappling with my new reality, re-entering the employment world was daunting.

"In 2023, I had a chance coffee chat with Karim Anjarwalla. I candidly shared the challenges I faced and my desire to pursue a less demanding job than a lawyer.

"Karim acknowledged the hard work I had put into my career. He reassured me that my circumstances were not a reflection of my worth and that my condition would never be a barrier to my success.

"I joined him at ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna. Six months into my role, I've found a profound sense of peace and acceptance—something I hadn't experienced since 2022.

"The support from all of my colleagues played a huge role in accelerating my healing.

"My journey is far from unique; countless individuals grapple with chronic illnesses, often facing invisible disabilities like mine. But I am determined to be a voice for us warriors.

"To my fellow warriors, you are not alone."

Thank you, Arooj, for sharing your story. ✨

Did you know that disabled people continue to face everyday challenges when it comes to disabled access information? https://buff.ly/3FTkoxy

91% of respondents said they try to find disabled access information before visiting a new place, yet 76% said they’ve found the information on a venue’s website to be misleading, confusing or inaccurate.

86% said they check a venue’s website before visiting a new place, yet 79% said they’d experienced a disappointing trip or had to change their plans because of poor accessibility.

59% said that if a venue has not shared its disabled access information they avoid going because they assume it is inaccessible.

Statistics taken from the 2023 Euan's Guide Access Survey Supported by Motability Operations.

✅ Volunteering can give law students practical experience of supporting people.

Dona’s volunteer role helped to grow her legal career and secured a paid position at her local Citizens Advice.

Read all about Dona’s journey ⤵️
https://bitly.ws/3cCku

Still time to join our Back to work course - 3rd session on the 27 Feb 📅

🔍 Session Focus: Reasonable Adjustments and CV Writing skills

Explore how employers can support you - types of adjustments, how and when to request what you require, and various support available. Also covering access to work, disclosing your disability, and even CV writing support.

Register here: https://ow.ly/HX3u50QCH1B or contact us at
020 8875 1805.

🚨 Deadline extended! 🚨

With AS First, not only do you get bespoke employability advice on maximising your first year university to help you kickstart a career in law.

You also benefit from access to legal work experience and mentoring scheme opportunities at leading corporate firms, including:

🏦 Barclays
📺 Channel 4
🏎️ Formula 1
📲 Meta

Apply now via our website. 👇
🔗https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/opportunities/as-first/

Hurry applications close December 31!

🔔 Deadlines approaching - Addleshaw Goddard Easter/Summer Work Placements in nationwide locations! ⏰

Get to know the everyday life at the firm and earn up to £450 per week.

Apply by 04/01/24!

https://zurl.co/pkq8

Applications for Winston & Strawn LLP's 2024 training contract are now open. Please submit your application via the link below or the firm’s website before 31 January 2024.

https://ow.ly/lneB50QeUU1

Happy International Day of Disabled People 💜

Following agreement to restore Blue Badge holders’ access to the city centre from 4 January 2024, residents are invited to help shape and further improve the city centre’s accessibility.

Read more: www.york.gov.uk/news/article/1343/help-us-make-york-city-centre-more-accessible-for-all

Take part: www.york.gov.uk/BlueBadgeAccess

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The Wilf Ward Family Trust York CVS

Sign up quickly for tomorrow!

48 HOURS AWAY! Final batch of places: https://www.legalcheek.com/fair/the-legal-cheek-uk-virtual-law-fair-series/

There's a lot going on at the moment, and the news is full of conflict and turmoil. Remember, we're here to listen if it's affecting you.

We're here to support anyone working in the legal sector, and you can talk to us anything (it doesn't need to be work related).

☎️ 0800 279 6888
📱 [email protected]
💻 www.lawcare.org.uk (online chat and information)

All calls, chats and emails are responded to by trained staff and volunteers who have first-hand experience of working in the law. We provide a space to talk through how things are for you, whatever is on your mind.

Please get in touch.

Change 100 Summer Internship Programme Change 100 is our paid summer internships, professional development and mentoring.

Calling all first-year law and first and second-year non-law students 🔔

Osborne Clark have opened applications for their Insight Scheme in London, Bristol and Reading!

Experience life at the firm through presentations, talks and more!

Apply before 28/02/24.

https://zurl.co/XnRB

Warm Places in York – City of York Council Find out about warm places in York; heated, community-based venues, available to use during winter to help with the cost of living crisis.

Curious about QWE and how to qualify as a solicitor under the SQE? 🤔 Check out our new 'SQE Employability' page in partnership with Barbri SQE Prep

👉 https://www.legalcheek.com/sqe-employability/

We are for passionate individuals in a range of exciting roles! 💼

Including:
- People and governance coordinator
- Special events coordinator
- Administration assistant (services)
- Travel confidence project lead
- Travel confidence project advisor

To find out more about these roles, please head to: https://spinal.co.uk/get-involved/job-vacancies/