Introduction and overview - 0:00

Section 1, Why there is an information gap: 07:10

Section 2, Using legal recruiters: 10:30

Section 3, How to find roles: 14:28

Section 4, CVs: 19:54

Section 5, Competency and Technical Interviews: 24:34

Section 6, Reasonable adjustments: 38:45

Outro and summary: 43:27

I'm back after two years with a solo episode of The ND Lawyer Podcast. I talk about finishing my training contract, qualifying as a solicitor and what’s changed (or hasn’t) since then. There’s some reflection on life, why I’ve felt distant from the neurodiversity space lately, and what it’s like trying to find direction when things feel a bit uncertain. It’s honest, low-key and a bit rambly in places — but maybe that’s the point.

Website: https://ndlawyerproject.org.uk

Instagram and Tiktok: @ndlawyerproject

Linkedin: Amelia Platton

In this week’s episode Naomi (PR Director at NDLP) is Joined by Gemma, who was diagnosed as autistic aged 17 and now works as a Legal Engineer at Simmons & Simmons Wavelength, consulting clients on legal operations. She is a part of the Neurodiversity Network at Simmons & Simmons and advocates for the proactive inclusion of neurodivergent and disabled people. Gemma is interested in how legal operations functions can help to remove barriers to neurodivergent people by improving processes and using technology.

Naomi and Gemma discuss all from mental health to what a legal engineer does to the importance of neurodiversity networks.