Creating Inclusive Workplaces for Neurodivergent Lawyers

Neurodiversity in the legal profession is explored in the Neurodiverse Lawyer Project, aiming to overcome barriers to inclusion and support neurodivergent individuals. The project provides insights into neurodiversity and offers resources, including guides for employers, podcasts, and a buddies scheme for aspiring and current neurodivergent lawyers.

• Inclusive workplaces
• Neurodiversity
• Lawyers
• Neurodiverse support
• Legal profession

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1. INCLUSIVE WORKPLACES FOR NEURODIVERGENT LAWYERS By The Neurodiverse Lawyer Project By The Neurodiverse Lawyer Project (SOON TO BE ND LAWYER PROJECT) (SOON TO BE ND LAWYER PROJECT) Presented by Amelia Platton Presented by Amelia Platton

2. WHAT IS NEURODIVERSITY ? Neurodivergent umbrella Neuro/typical/div ergent Diversity in neurodiversity 1 in 7

3. IM A LITTLE NEURODIVERGENT TOO FUNCTIONING LABELS LANGUAGE AND WHY IT CAN MATTER WITH SUPERPOWERS AUTISM/AUTISTIC

4. BARRIERS TO INCLUSION Why was NDLP set up? A snapshot of my experience Issues: Diagnosis No focus on ND This is how its always been done Varied skills profiles Discrimination

5. INCLUSIVE WORKPLACES Performance and targets Open Reviewing and feedback Get educated conversations Sensory- friendly Provide clarity Be proactive Flexibility Remember to tailor to the individual!

6. Find us Find us: : Instagram Instagram @neurodiverselawyer help for aspiring and current ND lawyers and more info on how employers can be inclusive Website Website https:// https://neurodiverselawyer.co.uk neurodiverselawyer.co.uk Free resources for ND lawyers in recruitment, blog posts Podcast Podcast The Neurodiverse Lawyer Podcast The Neurodiverse Lawyer Podcast Advice and tips for ND Lawyers and their employers, hear the stories of real ND people Buddies scheme Buddies scheme Can be found on our website Can be found on our website For the support of aspiring and current lawyers, NOT mentoring.