Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we’re excited to welcome Haley Miller and Laura Derbonne, who are the co-presidents of the National Disabled Law Students Association, to talk about accommodations and advocating for yourself.
In this episode we discuss:
- Our guests’ law school journey and how they got involved with the National Disabled Law Students Association
- The mission of NDLSA
- Different types of accommodations and how to go about getting them in law school
- How to internalize needing classroom or exam accommodations
- Common mistakes that law students make when it comes to applying for accommodations
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Resources:
- NDLSA: National Disabled Law Students Association
- Podcast Episode 72: Seeking Accommodations in Law School and on the Bar Exam (with Dr. Jared Maloff)
- Podcast Episode 220: More on Accommodations in Law School (w/Elizabeth Knox)
- Why It’s Important to Ask for Disability Accommodations Early
- Leveling the Playing Field: Using Resources and Seeking Accommodations in Law School
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