The ND Lawyer
Each week we talk to a different diverse thinker about their experience. Tune in to get tips, insights and ideas as we explore topics such as neurodiversity and mental health in work, university, and employment processes. Hosted by an Autistic/Dyspraxic magic circle trainee solicitor, join our community.
Episodes
27 episodes
Qualified, Confused and Kinda Tired - Two years on
I'm back after two years with a solo episode of The ND Lawyer Podcast. I talk about finishing my training contract, qualifying as a solicitor and what’s changed (or hasn’t) since then. There’s some reflection on life, why I’ve felt d...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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20:26
Naomi and Gemma - Autistic Legal Engineer
In this week’s episode Naomi (PR Director at NDLP) is Joined by Gemma, who was diagnosed as autistic aged 17 and now works as a Legal Engineer at Simmons & Simmons Wavelength, consulting clients on legal operations. She is a part of t...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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39:07
Connie and Stephanie - The ADHD Advocate Founder, Ex Magic Circle and In-house Lawyer and Coach
In this week's episode, we are joined by Stephanie Camilleri, who was diagnosed with ADHD following the diagnosis of her children. Stephanie has worked in magic circle law and in-house, predominately in banking law. She founded The ADHD A...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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47:36
Series 2 introduction: Updates plus starting as a Trainee Solicitor!
Welcome back to the ND Lawyer Podcast! In this shorter episode, we introduce Series 2 and some changes to the podcast. Amelia explains some candid personal updates (including starting as a Trainee) alongside an overview of the project's g...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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24:38
In conversations with Geldards - Neurodiversity and mental health in practice
In this week's episode, Saffia and Adam from the full-service national firm Geldards LLP join us for a discussion. While Saffia describes the firm's approach to neurodiversity in recruitment and employment, Adam talks about his experiences as a...
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53:03
Autistic ADHD Advocate, Consultant, Lawyer, Speaker, Founder, Podcaster, and Mother Annie
In this episode we are joined by Annie Crowe. Annie is a proud autistic ADHD advocate and lawyer and the founding Director of Neurodivergent Millennial, a consulting business, a consulting business that is leading the way for Neurodiversity inc...
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1:17:20
In conversation with Dr. Felcity Gerry QC - Autism and criminal justice
Dr. Felicity Gerry QC joins us on this week's episode. We begin by talking about Felicity's path, her career, her pursuits, and her personal insights. We then talk about her work on autism and criminal justice, as well as the broader issues of ...
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58:19
3 years of rejections - Future Trainee Solicitor at Bird & Bird with ADHD and Dyspraxia
We meet Sana Malik, a prospective Bird & Bird Trainee Solicitor and LPC student with ADHD and Dyspraxia, in this episode. We start by discussing Sana's experience getting diagnosed and navigating her Paralegal and Banking roles and Legal In...
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44:06
Intersectionality: Disability and LGBTQ+ with Uni of Oxford's Disability Staff Advisor and Trans Lead Sarah
We speak with Sarah, Staff Disability Advisor and Trans Lead at the University of Oxford, in this week's episode. Sarah is trans, blind, and neurodivergent, and was named Stonewall's LGBT+ role model of the year (East Midlands 2018). She also p...
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49:55
Richard Kayser - Partner at Top 30 firm with Dyslexia and Dyspraxia
In this episode, we talk with Richard, a Clinical Negligence Partner at Irwin Mitchell, about his experience as a dyspraxic and dyslexic lawyer. Richard discusses why he decided to share his story, how his neurodivergence has helped him in his ...
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53:46
Legally Disabled research, and it's legacy with Co-researcher Natasha Hirst
In this episode, we speak with Natasha Hirst, a co-researcher on The University of Cardiff and Law Society's 'Legally disabled?' research, which was one of the first explorations into the " experiences of disabled people and people with health ...
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55:02
Being Autistic in the Legal Sector with Solicitor Kirsten Williams
Kirsten, Autistic Solicitor Consultant, and Neurodiversity Advocate, joins us in this episode. Kirsten discusses her experience training in the magic circle and working in-house in the financial sector while undiagnosed. She also discusses her ...
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52:53
Employment Law, Neurodivergent Allies, and Partner Emma Bartlett
In this episode, we are joined by Emma Bartlett, Partner at CM Murray, an Employment Law, and Partnerships Law firm. Emma has been advocating and raising awareness through her work, appearing on podcasts, and writing several articles on n...
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43:00
Neurodiversity week - Alternative Careers and Allies day with future In-house Trainee Solicitor Phoebe
In this episode, we talk to Phoebe, a future In-house trainee solicitor at the BBC. Phoebe, who runs @trainwithtiss on Instagram, discusses her journey, why she chose in-house, mental health, 'lawfluencing', alongside lots of helpful tips and t...
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1:19:50
Neurodiversity week - Getting a Training Contract Day with future Trainee Solicitor Alice
We speak with Alice, a dyspraxic future trainee at a top 25 firm and University of Oxford student, in this episode. We go over everything from discussing your neurodivergence on applications to disclosure, asking for reasonable adjustments, how...
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1:24:15
Neurodiversity week - Discrimination day with ADHD Coach, Legal Consultant, and Author Leanne Maskell
In this episode, we are joined by Leanne Maskell. Leanne is the author of ADHD: an A to Z, and The Model Manifesto, who has appeared on Sky News, and the BBC to talk about her experiences. She is also an ADHD Coach an...
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1:06:00
Neurodiversity week - Legal Education day with Edward Bramley Law Society
In this episode, we are joined by the University of Sheffield's Edward Bramley Law Society to talk about their approach to neurodiversity and welfare. Alice, the Vice-President who has anxiety and BPD, and Sharon, the Inclusion Officer, also di...
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39:46
Commercial Property Solicitor with Dyspraxia
This week we chat with Elaine, a Commercial Property Solicitor at a Top 200 firm, about her experience with Dyspraxia, whilst managing legal education and work. Elaine provides her insights and tips for attaining work as a Paralegal, Trai...
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Season 1
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39:59
In conversation with Clifford Chance: Neurodiversity in the recruitment process
This week, we're joined by Laura Yeates, Head of Graduate Talent, and Zoe Jenkins, Graduate Recruitment Specialist from Clifford Chance, a Magic Circle International Law firm. In this episode, we talk about 'stigma-busting' initiatives and appr...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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40:02
Magic Circle Paralegal, LLM LPC, and Autism
This week we speak with Amy, Magic Circle Paralegal and LLM LPC student who is autistic. We discuss late diagnosis, coping with postgraduate study, and applying to and working at a magic circle firm.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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33:46
Dyslexia, late diagnosis, and legal tech
This week we are joined by Marco, a Legal Advisor and legal tech entrepreneur, with Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, and Dyscaculia. In this episode, we discuss getting a late diagnosis, coming to terms with your neurodivergency, and adapting to the legal ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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28:56
'Pills don't make skills' - ADHD, LLB, and Me
This week we speak with Hannah, a 2nd-year law student with ADHD, and Hope, a 3rd-year law student with Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, and ADHD about their experience with misconceptions, gender bias in diagnosis, and entering the legal sector.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:06:10
Bringing (Dis)Ability to the Bar
This week we speak to Konstantina and James, Chair and Vice-Chair of the upcoming organisation 'Bringing Dis(Ability) to the Bar'. "Bringing [Dis]Ability to the Bar aims to open up the legal profession and dismantle the barriers that...
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31:57
Career Change, PGDL, Late diagnosis, and ADHD/ADD
Georgia, a Marketing Executive with ADHD/ADD who is starting the PGDL to become a Solicitor, features this week. Join us as we investigate the difficulties and benefits of having ADHD/ADD in everyday life, employment, and university.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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47:57