Securing the Proper Accommodations for Law School

In this episode...Katherine MacFarlane, Associate Professor of Law at the University of Idaho School of Law explains the importance of securing necessary accommodations in law school and how to make certain your needs are met. Some key takeaways..."There is a place for students with disabilities within the law"Law School accommodations are awarded prospectively not retrospectively.Students are encouraged to ask for accommodations, your school will decide if the accommodation is reasonable.About our guest...Professor Katherine Macfarlane teaches Constitutional Law, Civil Procedure and Civil Rights Litigation. She writes about how civil procedure impacts civil rights outcomes. Professor Macfarlane was recognized by the Idaho Business Review as a 2019 Accomplished Under 40 honoree. She was awarded the University of Idaho College of Law's 2019 Diversity and Human Rights Award. Professor Macfarlane represents the College of Law on the District of Idaho’s Local Rules Committee.  Professor Macfarlane is also a healthcare and disability expert. Her healthcare and disability commentary has been featured in the Ms. Magazine Blog, The Mighty, Creaky Joints, and BUST, as well as several literary journals. -As always, if you have any suggestions for an episode topic, please let us know!You can email leslie@lawtofact.com or tweet @lawtofact.-Find us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!Review us on iTunes, your opinion matters!-Want to stay updated on all things Law to Fact?Join our mailing list by visiting www.LawToFact.com.-This episode is sponsored by Kaplan Bar Review. Getting ready for the bar exam means you’ll need to choose the study program that’s right for you. Kaplan Bar Review will get you ready to take on test day with confidence by offering $100 off live and on-demand Bar Review with offer code Leslie100.Visit kaplanbarreview.com today to sign up.