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ABA-Prudential Summer Internship New internship opportunity for a 1L with a disability this summer at Prudential Financial, Inc.

2012 Nomination Period Now Open Nominate an individual or organization for the ABA Paul G. Hearne Award for Disability Rights

3rd National Employment Conference Commission and ABA President to hold May 8 conference in Washington, DC on employment of lawyers with disabilities.

New & Noteworthy

Commission's LSAT resolution passes unanimously

In New Orleans, ABA House of Delegates passes resolution.

Article on resolution in ABA Journal

CDR 2012 Goal III Report Released

Tracks disability diversity within the ABA and its leadership.

Learn more about Goal III

Resource List for Law Students With Disabilities

Internships, fellowships, and resources for law students with disabilities.

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Initiatives & Activities

Federal Judges with Disabilities

ABA urges White House to further ensure full inclusion of disabled individuals for judicial nominations.
Bar Association Directory

Find state and local bar entities that assist lawyers with disabilities or handle substantive areas of disability law.
Authors with Disabilities Needed

Legal Expert Author Pool (LEAP) is a new program seeking lawyers with disabilities to author ABA publications.
Directory for Bar Applicants

Information on accommodations and character and fitness queries, including applicable state laws and cases.