Thomas Jefferson School of Law Assistant Director of Student Services Angela Bayne, Director of Student Services Lisa Ferreira and TJSL alumna Diane Alkais ’08, Director of Student Services at Phoenix School of Law, presented on July 13 at the international conference for the Association on Higher Education and Disability in New Orleans, LA.
The presentation, titled “Demystifying Law School: A Review of Policy, Practices, and Best Outcomes,” focused on perceived barriers for students with disabilities and the application process for accommodations for the LSAT, law school examinations, as well as the bar examination.
The TJSL team discussed the unique culture of law school including the law school admissions test, admission, accommodations in law school, and the bar examination. Panelists shared their scenarios and discussed best practices from admission to the bar exam.