YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP FOR ALL THINGS NEURODIVERSITY IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION
YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP FOR ALL THINGS NEURODIVERSITY IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION
We don’t believe in partnerships just for show.
We’re here to make a real difference to the experiences of neurodivergent legal professionals. If that’s your goal too, we’d love to work with you. Scroll down to see how.
Becoming a partner of the ND Lawyer Project means aligning yourself with a network of organisations that are serious about making the legal profession more inclusive, not just ticking boxes.
We’re known for doing things differently. Our work is low-cost, honest and impactful. We don’t offer glossy pledges or empty slogans. Instead, we centre lived experience, push for meaningful change, and support the people who are often left behind by traditional D&I schemes.
To become a partner, we ask that you engage with at least two of the options listed in the Work With Us section below. This could be adding a Neurodiversity Profile, hosting a eat and educate session, co-creating a campaign or simply promoting our Undisclosed portal to your staff (please find the ways to work with us below).
You don’t need to do everything at once, we’ll help you decide what works best for your team, your goals and your capacity.
To get started or ask a question, email outreach@ndlawyerproject.org.uk and we’ll set up a short intro call.
The NDLP Helpline is an exclusive free benefit for our partners. It’s a question-and-answer service that gives your organisation access to lived-experience advice on neurodiversity in law.
The helpline allows anyone in your organisation to send us a question related to neurodiversity and receive a thoughtful, practical response within 7 days. It’s ideal for HR teams, D&I leads, staff network chairs or managers who want a quick sense-check or some ND-informed input.
We aim to keep this lightweight, useful and accessible and always rooted in lived experience. For questions outside the scope of the helpline, we’ll always try to point you in the right direction.
To access the helpline, your firm must be an NDLP partner. See “How to Become a Partner” above for more details.
Our Lunch and Learn sessions are a practical, meaningful way for firms to improve their understanding of neurodiversity in the legal profession. They’re delivered by neurodivergent professionals with real experience of working in law and are designed to be flexible, interactive and honest.
We offer:
We believe ND people should be paid for their time and insight. Our current rate is £100 per speaker per hour depending on the format.
To arrange a session, email us at outreach@ndlawyerproject.org.uk. We’ll set up a meeting to find out where your firm is currently at with neuroinclusion and what you’d like to improve. After that, we use this information to design a tailored session and send you an overview for approval.
Once you’re happy, we’ll agree on a date. We often host via Microsoft Teams, but we’re also happy to come to your offices if preferred. Please note that if we travel to you, reasonable travel expenses must be covered.
An introduction to neurodiversity, including:
Covers different types of neurodivergence you may come across in the workplace.
Real-life examples and interactive discussion to help you apply what you’ve learned.
Addresses common challenges for neurodivergent people working in legal environments, including:
An “ask us anything” session. Anonymous questions can be submitted in advance or during the session.
Summarises key learning points with a free digital takeaway pamphlet.
Each add-on module can take an additional 15 to 30 minutes. You may wish to run a follow-up session if you’d like to cover more than one.
Explores how to make hiring processes more inclusive from first contact to final interview.
Includes:
For staff navigating work and parenting responsibilities.
Includes:
Guidance on creating a neurodiversity initiative or network.
Includes:
Created by ND people, for ND people.
Includes:
Helps managers and colleagues understand:
Please reach us at outreach@ndlawyerproject.org.uk to discuss
The ND Lawyer Podcast shares honest conversations with neurodivergent people across the legal profession. Guests have included trainees, junior lawyers, partners, in-house counsel and talent/EDI teams. We talk about career highs, difficult moments, policy and best practice and what actually needs to change.
If you or someone at your firm has lived or professional experience to share, we’d love to hear from you. We are particularly keen to platform junior voices, those from underrepresented backgrounds, and anyone willing to speak honestly about their experiences in and around law.
You don’t need to be a polished speaker or say all the right things. We’ll support you through the process, and recording can be done virtually at a time that works for you.
To get involved, email outreach@ndlawyerproject.org.uk with a few lines about who you are and what you might want to speak about.
Undisclosed is our anonymous submissions portal for neurodivergent people working in and around the legal sector. It allows individuals to share their experiences, challenges and reflections without having to reveal their name, job title or employer.
Submissions are shared publicly on our platform to help others feel less alone, challenge assumptions about what “professionalism” should look like and show the diversity of neurodivergent experience across law. Some are hopeful, some are painful, and many say the things people often feel they’re not allowed to say out loud.
If your firm wants to show genuine support, one of the easiest and most impactful things you can do is advertise Undisclosed internally. You can:
We do not track or collect identifiable data. Contributors can choose to remain fully anonymous or include basic details if they wish. Every post is moderated and lightly edited for clarity. Click on the 'Submissions' page to learn more.
We’re building a central hub of practical, neurodivergent-led advice for people navigating law. Our Self-Advocacy, University and Job Hunt Corners are filled with content that reflects real experiences, not just generic tips copied from HR manuals.
You can support this work by sharing resources you’ve created or used. That might include:
We accept resources from individuals, staff networks, internal teams or external organisations. All resources will be credited unless you ask us not to.
If you’re not sure whether your content fits, we’re happy to talk it through. Just email outreach@ndlawyerproject.org.uk to get started.
We regularly speak at internal events, panel discussions, conferences and community spaces, both within law firms and across the wider profession. We speak honestly, practically and from lived experience. There’s no jargon or polished corporate script.
You can invite us to:
We don’t just speak from one experience. Our team includes trainees, qualified lawyers, career changers and those working outside traditional legal roles.
To explore an idea or extend an invite, email outreach@ndlawyerproject.org.uk with a few lines about the event and your goals.
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. If you want to make a lasting impact or tackle a specific challenge within your organisation or the wider profession, we can work with you to design something tailored.
This might look like:
We’ve worked with law firms, universities and policy bodies on projects that challenge norms and centre neurodivergent voices. We’ll help shape something that is honest, useful and grounded in real experience, not just corporate messaging.
To start a conversation, email outreach@ndlawyerproject.org.uk. You don’t need a full idea, just let us know what you’re interested in exploring and we’ll take it from there.
Your firm’s Neurodiversity Profile is a public snapshot of how you support neurodivergent legal professionals. It includes details like your initiatives, policies, training, networks and lived‑experience voices, letting prospective ND candidates see your commitment at a glance
To submit information, please drop us an email at outreach@ndlawyerproject.org.uk
You choose what to share, here are optional fields you can provide:
You don’t need to complete every field, but the more you share, the more your profile helps candidates and contributes to collective ND inclusion.
Not sure what to include? We can help you decide. Email us at outreach@ndlawyerproject.org.uk to set up a short call.
The information on this page is for general guidance only and is not legal advice. While we aim to provide practical and accurate content based on lived experience and research, it may not apply to your specific situation.
If you are facing a legal issue or require advice on your rights, you should speak to a qualified legal professional or adviser. We are not able to provide legal representation or act on your behalf in any dispute.