Neurodiversity in Law

Graphic for Neurodiversity in Law titled 'Upcoming Virtual Law Fairs — Winter 2025'. Dates and events listed: 30 Sep — Aspiring Solicitors Non-Russell Group Virtual Law Fair 7 Oct — Legal Cheek Virtual Law Fair 14 Oct — Aspiring Solicitors Non-Russell Group Virtual Law Fair 20 Oct — All About Law Virtual Law Fair 18 Nov — Legal Cheek Virtual Law Fair Design features soft pink, peach, and yellow background shapes with the Neurodiversity in Law logo (infinity symbol with balanced scales) in the top left.

Winter #LawFairs like those by @legalcheek.bsky.social, AllAboutLaw and Aspiring Solicitors are a big win for inclusion, especially for neurodivergent students. Tips + ideas for making them work better for everyone here:
www.linkedin.com/posts/neurod...

#InclusiveLegalProfession #LawSky

Graphic with a blue background and white speech bubble announcing Upcoming Events. The Neurodiversity in Law logo is at the top, featuring a balanced scale with multicoloured circles. The text reads: Neurodiversity in Law will be joining the Inner Temple Bar Course Student Introductory Events this autumn. Below are two calendar icons with event dates: 26 September 2025 – On Circuit Students and 3 October 2025 – London Students. A megaphone with yellow sound lines appears in the bottom left corner.

We are excited to join Inner Temple’s Bar Course Intro Events this autumn 🌟

We will be meeting 240+ future barristers to say:
There’s space at the Bar for every kind of mind.

🗓️ 26 Sept & 3 Oct 2025

#LawSky #NeurodivergentProfessionals

Graphic by Neurodiversity in Law. The text reads Does society truly accept autistic people, or are we stuck in lip service and tolerance? Below, it says An exclusive, 2024 members article by former Trustee, Christopher Blake. The Neurodiversity in Law logo, featuring rainbow-coloured balanced scales, is at the top. At the bottom left, there is a circular photo of Christopher Blake smiling in a suit.

Does society truly accept autistic people, or are we still stuck with lip service and tolerance?

In our exclusive 2024 members’ blog article, Christopher Blake (Trustee 23/24) reflects on moving from awareness to genuine inclusion.

Read more via link in our bio.

#LawSky #LegalProfession #Autism

Infographic titled The Bar Council 2025 Pupil Survey: Neurodivergent Experiences. Four coloured circles display key statistics: 45% see their career as viable (pink circle), 20% disclosed their disability (light purple circle), 36% experienced bullying or harassment (yellow circle), and 76% reported positive pupillage experiences (blue circle)

Neurodivergent people are in every area of the legal profession.
@thebarcouncil.bsky.social 2025 Pupil Survey shows progress, but challenges ahead:

20% of pupils disclosed disability (71% ND)
76% reported positive experiences
3x more bullying/stress/barriers

Momentum is happening-time for change!

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We are looking for three new trustees to join us at Neurodiversity in Law!

• Subject-Expert
• Solicitor
• Treasurer

All roles remote (England & Wales)
Voluntary (expenses covered)
~4–8 hrs/month
Close: 5 Sept 2025.

Apply: 🔗 linktr.ee/ndinlaw

#LawSky #TrusteeOpportunity

Logo for Neurodiversity in Law. A rainbow-coloured infinity symbol is integrated into the scales of justice, set against a soft pastel gradient background. The words Embracing Neurodiversity curve above the design, and Neurodiversity in Law is written below.

At Neurodiversity in Law, we are working to build a legal profession where neurodivergent voices are heard, valued and included at every level. Join us to challenge stigma, and champion accessibility in the legal sector. #LawSky

The image shows a promotional graphic for "Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025." The background features a gradient of pink, yellow, and blue colors. At the top, there's a handwritten-style text in burgundy that reads "Our Voice, Our Stories." In the center is a circular black and white photograph of a person in formal attire wearing a suit and tie. Below the photo is the name "Jack Boswell" in burgundy text. Under the name is a description: "Jack is a co-founder of Neurodiversity in Law and a barrister at Matrix Chambers. He practices in public law, human rights, criminal law, extradition, and immigration law." At the bottom right corner are two logos: a "Neurodiversity in Law" logo featuring an infinity symbol with scales of justice, and "NCW 2025" (Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025) with "Twenty Twenty Five" written beneath it. The overall design appears to be highlighting Jack Boswell as part of a campaign celebrating neurodiversity in the legal profession.

Our next video in the ‘Our Voice, Our Stories’ series is from Jack Boswell, co-founder of Neurodiversity in Law and barrister at Matrix Chambers.

Watch the full video here youtu.be/OUNPDOLc9rc or follow along with the transcript www.neurodiversityinlaw.co.uk/post/jack-bo...

#NCW2025

As part of our ongoing ‘Our Voice, Our Stories’ series for NCW 2025, Leanne Buckley-Thomson, a barrister at No5, has shared her story in a video.

Visit youtu.be/AcnRpkEuIj0 for the video, or to follow along with the transcript, visit neurodiversityinlaw.co.uk/post/leanne-...

#NCW2025

So proud of my @goldsmithimmpub.bsky.social colleague @katherinesoroya.bsky.social for sharing her/their story! As a fellow late-diagnosed ADHD woman, I feel so seen reading about her path 🙌🏽 Hope this inspires more neurodivergent aspiring lawyers to follow in her footsteps!

This image displays a professional profile for Kelly Ann Coleman on a gradient background that transitions from pink to yellow to light blue. At the top, there's a handwritten-style text saying "Our Voice, Our Stories" in burgundy. Below is a circular black and white photo of a person with glasses, shoulder-length dark hair, wearing a patterned top and dark cardigan. Under the photo is the name "Kelly Ann Coleman" in burgundy text, followed by a description stating "Kelly is a Qualified Solicitor with 7 years PQE specialising in civil litigation and advocacy and is the Advocacy Development Manager at Quest Legal Advocates." In the bottom right corner are two logos: one showing scales of justice with an infinity symbol above them labeled "NEURODIVERSITY IN LAW" and another marked "NCW 2025" with text "Neurodiversity Celebration Week" and "Twenty Twenty Five."

Next up in the ‘Our Voice, Our Stories’ series is a blog post from Kelly Ann Coleman, a solicitor currently working as the Advocacy Development Manager at Quest Legal Advocates.

Find out more: www.neurodiversityinlaw.co.uk/post/kelly-a...

#NCW2025 #OurVoiceOurStories #NoMindLeftBehind

Katherine Soroya - Our Voice, Our Stories We asked Katherine to share their experiences as a neurodivergent legal professional.

Kicking off Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025 with our first 'Our Voice, Our Stories' blog post featuring Katherine Soroya, Pupil Barrister at Goldsmith Chambers.

Read it here: www.neurodiversityinlaw.co.uk/post/katheri...

#NCW2025 #OurVoiceOurStories #NoMindLeftBehind #NeurodiversityinLaw

Need inspiration? We're happy to provide prompts or help you develop your ideas. You can even send us a sample to ensure your piece aligns with our vision.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁: thejournal@neurodiversityinlaw.co.uk

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁: 600-1200 for reviews, 800-2000 for articles.

What makes our publication unique? We're looking for engaging, conversational content that informs without overwhelming. Think New York Times style – accessible yet insightful. Got an original take on a familiar topic? We'd love to hear it.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁:
• Legal practice developments
• Education policy and discrimination law
• Intersectionality and cultural perspectives
• Analysis of relevant case law
• Evidence-based practice recommendations
• Scientific insights into neurodiversity
• Book reviews and legal commentary

📝 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝘄

Are you passionate about neurodiversity in the legal profession? We're seeking fresh voices and perspectives for The Journal. Whether you're a legal professional, student, or advocate, we want your contributions!

Neurodiversity in Law and Bringing (Dis)ability to the Bar: Response to BSB Equality Consultation | Neurodiversity inLaw

We have collaborated with Bringing (Dis)ability to the Bar to produce a response to the BSB's Equality Consultation.

See our response here: www.neurodiversityinlaw.co.uk/news/ndinlaw...

We are still looking for articles to be featured in our inaugural edition of The Journal. Please get in touch if you’d like to find out more.

⏰This is your last chance to book for this evening's event: www.barcouncil.org.uk/training-eve...

Excited to be chairing this. Panel: Helen Eaton, @ndinlaw.bsky.social's Alice de Coverley & Oliver May.

Bar Council research indicates chambers may struggle to apply RAs for neurodivergent pupils, so this is for those supporting them & pupils, but valuable to anyone interested in neurodivergence

National Stress Awareness day gives us a moment to reflect on the way we cope with the pressures of daily life.
Work related stress can be significant, especially in competitive professions such as law. Take a moment to reflect on how you handle stress and practice stress management strategies!

At our AGM last Wednesday, we were delighted to announce the appointment of our two new trustees.
Please join us in welcoming Richard Gerrard and Sophie Stevens to the Trustee board!

We look forward to working with them over the next year!

If you would like to contribute to The Journal—be it financially or by writing an article for us—please email thejournal@neurodiversityinlaw.co.uk.

Congratulations, Colinette and Maddy. We can't wait to see your work in the first edition of The Journal, which we hope to publish by the end of this year.

Question 2's winner was: Maddy Nicholl

The Judges considered Maddy's essay on the accessibility of the Criminal Bar for neurodivergent practitioners to be “punchy and persuasive” and “a compelling summary of the current barriers facing neurodivergent practitioners.”

and as a “compelling summary of the legislative framework in place at present, including introducing the Communications Act in an accessible way to the reader.”

Question 1's winner was: Colinette Hazel

The judges described Colinette's essay on mandating neurodivergent representation in media as “insightful, interesting, and impeccably well presented”

Q1 asked Whether the law should mandate neurodivergent representation in film and television. & Q2 asked If the Criminal Bar is truly accessible to neurodivergent practitioners.

On Wednesday at our AGM, we were very excited to announce the two winners of our first-ever essay competition!

Entrants were required to submit an article between 1,500 and 3,500 words about one of two questions.

Starting a UK Legal Twitter starter pack. if you would like to be included (or object to being included) comment below. (Please forward to anyone you think might want in or RT if you feel appropriate). #Legal #UKLegal #TwitterRefugees

Thank you very much!