04 November 2020
Greater flexibility of working achieved during the pandemic could enhance access to the profession for disabled lawyers, a survey of more than 100 disabled lawyers has found
The survey, launched by the Law Society in partnership with the Legally Disabled Research Team at Cardiff University, found working from home during the COVID-19 outbreak enabled the majority of respondents to manage their disability more effectively. 70% would prefer to continue working remotely long-term.
One lawyer said the pandemic had ‘normalised’ asking for adjustments.
Only 52% of respondents had reasonable adjustments in place prior to the pandemic.
Cardiff University professor Debbie Foster, who led the research, said: ‘We found many disabled people experienced higher levels of trust and autonomy during lockdown and found training, career development and networking more inclusive and accessible.’
