For some students, online law school sounds like a dream. What’s not to love about rolling in to class in your pajamas or the infamous Zoom mullet? Business on top, party (pajamas) on the bottom. But for many law students, the switch to online programs has been incredibly stressful. Suddenly having to deal with technology glitches on top of staying engaged with everything going on in class introduces a new layer of tension.
This can be compounded for students with disabilities who now have to figure out new accommodations. When schools switched over to online classes in the spring after the shelter in place orders began, many students found that the accommodations that had served them well for in-person classes were meaningless. Law schools were poorly equipped to manage this transition, and students are concerned about more of the same failures this fall. This is a reasonable concern, so it is important to start advocating for your needs now. [Read more…] about Do Disability Accommodations Apply with Online Classes?
There are many ways to improve your focus as a law student, but sometimes the simplest things can be a huge help. Fidget spinners boomed in popularity a few years ago, and though their presence has faded, other fidget toys have entered the market. Fidgets are well documented as a tool to help people with disabilities such as anxiety or ADHD focus in environments like a classroom, but even if you don’t have one of these disabilities, a fidget may help you cope with the lack of focus that comes from ordinary law school stress. 
Stop. Breathe. Are you still holding yourself to perfectionistic standards? We’re in the middle of a global pandemic. The world has changed, and we have to change too. Law students are no exception. Your priority right now must be adjusting, keeping your sanity, and surviving. This load is doubled if you are a 
The federal judicial clerkship hiring path is mysterious for most law students. If you’re lucky, your school has an office dedicated to helping you find a post-law school clerkship, but if that is not an option, you may feel unmoored in your search. Let’s talk a bit about applying for a clerkship as a law student with a disability. 
Law school time defies logic. The first semester can be both a whirlwind and a total slog. Ideally, you have been briefing and outlining to prepare for final exams, but if you are a student with a disability, there is something else that you need to address before finals approach: exam accommodations. Your first-year grades can have an outsized impact on your job and clerkship search, so getting yourself in the right position to succeed on your exams is critical.
Casebooks are important for more than building up your biceps. Though they are cumbersome, you will need them for every class your first year, and for most classes the final two years. Everyone knows how expensive law school is – students routinely take on six figures of debt just for the three years of tuition alone.