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Legal careers for students with disabilities

Applications for Explore the Law are now open.

Now in its 15th year, Explore the Law is a career-enhancing event for ambitious students with disabilities* and long-term health conditions who want to find out more about careers the legal industry, the support that can be provided, and how to access this. Candidates should have an interest in pursuing a legal careers in commercial law, ideally with one of the participating firms.

“An eye-opening and informative event with actionable steps to help disabled law students achieve their dreams.”

“I really enjoyed meeting and talking to the partner law firms and students!”

“I especially liked how people were open about their disabilities whether disclosing their diagnoses or just summarising what they struggle with.”

The event is taking place in London on the 26th November; is free to attend; and travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Applications close on Wednesday 20th November.

* This event is open to undergraduates and graduates with a disability or long-term condition including, but not limited to: visual and hearing impairments, mobility impairments, autism, diabetes, epilepsy, dyslexia, dyspraxia, mental health conditions, speech impairments and major illnesses such as cancer and MS.

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