Neurodiversity & the Law

<p>In this episode, Katie is joined by Amelia Platton - a now Trainee Solicitor at a Magic Circle firm and founder of the ND Lawyer Project. Amelia&#39;s exceptional efforts in leveraging social media to promote her cause earned her the Legal Cheek Award for &#39;Best Use of Social Media&#39; in 2022. The ND Lawyer Project has achieved phenomenal success, culminating in the creation of the Solicitors Regulation Authority&#39;s (SRA) first-ever neurodiversity resource.</p> <p>Amelia&#39;s journey into the legal profession has been anything but conventional. During the episode, we delve into the unique challenges she encountered while studying and qualifying for a career in law. We then explore the multifaceted concept of neurodivergence, discussing its implications for individuals in the legal field and beyond. Our conversation covers the intricacies of &quot;masking&quot; and the importance of implementing reasonable adjustments to ensure that neurodivergent individuals can thrive in their chosen profession.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Amelia’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amelia-platton-209a2b196/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/amelia-platton-209a2b196/</a> </p> <p>The ND Lawyer Project: <a href="https://ndlawyerproject.org.uk/">https://ndlawyerproject.org.uk</a> </p> <p>The ND Lawyer Podcast: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6SJJxjf5laFZF1a9vVVbI8?si=c3b7fcc4c8424dca">https://open.spotify.com/show/6SJJxjf5laFZF1a9vVVbI8?si=c3b7fcc4c8424dca</a> </p> <p>The ND Lawyer Instagram: @NDlawyerproject</p> <p><br></p> <p><em>Music adapted from &#39;Sprightly&#39; by GarageBand Apple Loop and &#39;Sprightly Remix&#39; by Adamo (</em><a href="https://soundcloud.com/prizedpixul-14/sprightly-remix"><em>https://soundcloud.com/prizedpixul-14/sprightly-remix</em></a><em>) under Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC 3.0).</em></p>