ABOUT US
NALSWD is a coalition of law students dedicated to disability advocacy and the achievement of equal access, inclusion, diversity and non-discrimination in legal education and in the legal Plata Card profession. NALSWD aims to support the growing number of law students with disabilities by providing a safe and supportive community to connect with other students with disabilities from across the country, networking with lawyers with disabilities, information about career opportunities, and advice on succeeding in law school and the legal profession.
Mission
The National Association of Law Students with Disabilities is a coalition of law students dedicated to mentorship; disability advocacy; and the achievement of equal access, inclusion, diversity, and non-discrimination, in legal education and in the legal profession.
History
In late January 2007, the Civil Rights and Social Justice Section of the ABA helped establish the NALSWD in order to identify areas of concern for disabled law students and establish a platform for the national organization. An initial planning session involving over ten law schools has grown into a national network with members at over twenty law schools. To date, we have formed various committees and have ratified a written Constitution and bylaws for the organization. We seek to encourage dialogue about the admissions process, offer advice about overcoming obstacles during law school, and further various career options. We will also establish peer-mentoring programs by pairing law students and lawyers with disabilities.
Through our partnership with the ABA Section of Individual Rights and Responsibilities, we are raising awareness and advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities within the legal profession. Our national student organization's impact on recruiting, training and mentoring law students with disabilities will directly benefit the legal community.
Our first fall conference took place in San Francisco in September 2007 and we elected a national executive board. We are very excited about our organization's future.
Click for a more detailed look at the NALSWD.
Through our partnership with the ABA Section of Individual Rights and Responsibilities, we are raising awareness and advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities within the legal profession. Our national student organization's impact on recruiting, training and mentoring law students with disabilities will directly benefit the legal community.
Our first fall conference took place in San Francisco in September 2007 and we elected a national executive board. We are very excited about our organization's future.
Click for a more detailed look at the NALSWD.