April is Autism Acceptance Month. All month, The Journal is exploring autism in the legal profession. We open with Molly Robinson's clear and grounded introduction to autism. Read here: open.substack.com/pub/neurodiv... #NeurodiversityInLaw #AutismAcceptanceMonth #LawSky

Today is World Autism Acceptance Day. Two years ago, our former Trustee Chris Blake asked whether society truly accepts the autistic community, or whether it is merely lip service. The uncomfortable answer, in 2026, is that very little has changed. (🔗 link at the end of this thread)

April is Autism Acceptance Month. At Neurodiversity in Law, we are marking the occasion and being intentional about the word "acceptance."

Dyslexia affects 10% of the UK population, but in law, it is still widely misunderstood. This week in The Journal, Joe Royster makes the case for what dyslexic lawyers genuinely bring to the profession. Read here: neurodiversityinlaw.substack.com/p/dyslexia-l... #NeurodiversityInLaw #LawSky

An EHCP is a legally binding document. With proposed SEN reforms in the news, many families may be uncertain about where they stand. This week in The Journal, Erin Smart explains clearly what neurodivergent young people are entitled to right now. Read here: buff.ly/ldJctvW #NeurodiversityinLaw

Day 5 of The Neuroinclusion Brief, our NCW 2026 series for employers, managers, and allies in the legal profession. 💼 Today's topic: Measuring and sustaining inclusion. 🧵 #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NeurodiversityInLaw

It’s the final day of out Neurodiversity Celebration Week series: What is…? 👋 Today we are focusing on Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and Auditory Processing Disorder (APD). Two conditions that are often dismissed as "not real", but they absolutely are. 🧵

Day 4 of The Neuroinclusion Brief, our NCW 2026 series for employers, managers, and allies in the legal profession. 💼 Today's topic: Reasonable adjustments and practical tools. 🧵 #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NeurodiversityInLaw

Dyscalculia, dyspraxia, and dysgraphia are less widely discussed than dyslexia, but they're just as important. It's day 4 of our Neurodiversity Celebration Week series: What is...? 👋 Today, we are focusing on these lesser-discussed Specific Learning Differences (SpLDs)! 🧵

🏆 Our first-ever award, and what a way to start! We've been named Campaign or Initiative of the Year at the Neurodiverse Business Awards 2026. This one means everything — for everyone who's supported us and been part of this community since 2020. 🫶🌈 #neurodiverseawards #NeurodiversityInLaw

Day 3 of The Neuroinclusion Brief, our NCW 2026 series for employers, managers, and allies in the legal profession. 💼 Today's topic: Sensory-friendly environments. 🧵 #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NeurodiversityInLaw

It’s day 3 of our Neurodiversity Celebration Week series: What is…? 👋 Today, we are focusing on dyslexia in the legal profession. Around 1 in 10 people have dyslexia. It's the most common specific learning difference, yet it's often confused with illiteracy. 🧵

Day 2 of The Neuroinclusion Brief, our NCW 2026 series for employers, managers, and allies in the legal profession. 💼 Today's topic: Allyship and leadership buy-in. 🧵 #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NeurodiversityInLaw

This week's article in The Journal asks: is the criminal bar truly accessible to neurodivergent practitioners? 1 in 3 people in the criminal justice system identify as neurodivergent. Our 2024 Essay Winner, Maddy Nicholl, has the analysis. Read here: buff.ly/AxeKpZv #NeurodiversityInLaw #LawSky

Day 2 of our Neurodiversity Celebration Week series: What is...? 👋 Today, we are discussing ADHD! Around 3-4% of adults have ADHD, and that's likely an underestimate, as it's significantly under-diagnosed in women and people from minority backgrounds. 🧵

Day 1 of The Neuroinclusion Brief, our NCW 2026 series for employers, managers, and allies in the legal profession. 💼 Today's topic: The business case for inclusive law firms. 🧵 #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NeurodiversityInLaw

It's day 1 of our Neurodiversity Celebration Week series: What is...? 👋 Today, we are focusing on Autism in the legal profession. 1 in 100 people are autistic. That means in many workplaces, there's at least one autistic person. 🧵

The Journal is live! We are launching with our 2024 Essay Competition Winner, Colinette Hazel, who asks whether the law should mandate neurodivergent representation in film and TV. Read her article here: buff.ly/r6XR7FN #NeurodiversityInLaw #TheJournal

The Journal, our inaugural publication, is almost here. Two years in the making, launching next week. One article per week across twelve weeks, covering neurodiversity in the legal profession. Subscribe here: neurodiversityinlaw.substack.com #NeurodiversityInLaw #TheJournal

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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!

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

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

📝 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!

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!

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