Episode 27: disability and the legal profession; what needs to change – with Demi Rixon

In this episode, we speak to Demi Rixon about her experiences of pursuing a legal career as a disabled candidate – this includes discussing the importance of open lines of communication between managers and employees, being treated as an individual, and how disability is missed off many firms’ Diversity & Inclusion agendas. Plus, we chat about how the pandemic has impacted people with disabilities at work, and Demi shares her top tips for entering the legal profession with a disability. Are you signed up to LawCareers.Net? You'll receive our LCN Weekly newsletter plus gain access to MyLCN - the perfect place to store your legal career research! Register here: Sign up to LawCareers.Net now! https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register Find out more about the Lawyers with Disabilities Division: https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/topics/lawyers-with-disabilities/ Easy wins and action points for disability inclusion: https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/Topics/Lawyers-with-Disabilities/Tools/Easy-wins-and-action-points-for-disability-inclusion Read Demi’s LCN Says article, ‘How to find the right law firm for your career and disability’: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays/How-to-find-the-right-law-firm-for-your-career-and-disability For more on Diversity & Inclusion in the legal profession, head to the Diversity Hub on LawCareers.Net: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Diversity Find out more about studying at The University of Law: ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/clk/487671176;294822526;w