Join Elizabeth Rose, an accessibility champion and Medical Negligence lawyer at L&M MediLaw, as she sits down with Thomas McGovern and Fraser Mackay, two inspiring trainee lawyers with disabilities, in this enlightening video.
Thomas shares his experiences navigating the legal profession with dyslexia, while Fraser discusses his journey with dyspraxia. Together, they shed light on the challenges they faced during their education and early careers, prompting them to recognise the crucial need for support systems within the legal profession for individuals with disability needs.
Motivated by their own experiences, Thomas and Fraser took a proactive approach and founded Disabling Barriers Scotland, a pioneering peer support group for lawyers with disabilities in Scotland. Surprisingly, such a group was lacking, despite its successful implementation in England. Their group’s launch in December has seen remarkable growth and garnered a positive response, propelling them to advocate for open dialogue about health conditions and disabilities in the legal profession.
In this video, they emphasise the significance of inclusivity in the legal field, even for those without declared disabilities. Elizabeth Rose skilfully moderates the conversation, making it an engaging and eye-opening discussion. By following their journey, you can witness their efforts to pave the way for a more inclusive and supportive legal profession. Don’t miss out on this inspiring content – like, share, and subscribe to the Hey Legal YouTube channel to stay updated on Part 2.
Together, let’s build a legal profession that welcomes and accommodates everyone