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Upcoming Events:
The Authentic Legal Professional Summit
Date/Time to be announced in early 2025!
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We’re currently accepting submissions for personal stories about the following topics:
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| Neurodivergence and Disability | Articles exploring the experiences of neurodivergent and disabled individuals in the legal profession | “How I Navigate ADHD While Juggling Law School Responsibilities" |
”How I practice law despite navigating [X]” | | This is my story | Personal narratives sharing unique career paths, challenges, or triumphs in law | "From High School Dropout to Successful Litigator: My Road to the Bar" | | Mental Health | Discussions on mental health challenges faced by legal professionals | "Burnout in Law School: How I Overcame the Pressure" | | The realities of being a lawyer/law student/legal professional | Articles depicting the unfiltered experiences of being in the legal field | "The Myth of the 9-to-5 Lawyer: The Truth About Work-Life Balance" | | Internationally trained lawyers (ITLs) | Stories and advice from ITLs about their unique challenges and success strategies in transitioning into the legal profession in a new country | "Breaking Barriers: How I Got Licensed as a Lawyer in Canada After Moving from India" | | Mentorship/sponsorship | Reflections on the importance of guidance in the legal profession and how mentorship or sponsorship impacted one's career | "How My Mentor Helped Me Land My First Big Law Job" | | Being a parent in BigLaw (or in law in general) | Articles about balancing the demands of parenthood and a career in law, with practical tips and personal stories | "Parenting While in BigLaw: How I Manage Client Expectations and Daycare Pickups" |