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122. What to Know as a Law School Applicant with a Disability

122. What to Know as a Law School Applicant with a Disability

FromBreak Into Law School®


122. What to Know as a Law School Applicant with a Disability

FromBreak Into Law School®

ratings:
Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Dec 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode, Sydney shares her personal journey of navigating law school admissions while dealing with disabilities, chronic illnesses, and neurodivergence. Drawing from her own experience with fibromyalgia, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, ADHD, anxiety, and depression, Sydney addresses the challenges faced during law school, emphasizing the importance of self-advocacy and seeking support. She covers practical advice for applying to law school with health considerations, obtaining accommodations for exams, and the significance of transparency in the workplace as a lawyer with physical or mental health challenges. Sydney's insights provide a valuable resource for individuals facing similar obstacles on their path to becoming successful attorneys.
Released:
Dec 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Sydney, Montgomery, a law school admissions consultant specializing in working with first-generation and minority applicants, is herself a first-generation graduate of Princeton and Harvard Law School. Through S. Montgomery Admissions Consulting, she has helped 200+ students gain admissions to law school. This podcast will help you break down generational barriers so that you can step confidently into your dreams and become an attorney. Have a question you want to be answered? Submit questions at bit.ly/breakintolawschool