[blindlaw] New to the List

[ShaunR]

Hello,

I'm new to Blind Law, and I'm wondering if some of you might take a
few moments to answer a handful of questions.

First of all, I am interested in joining the National Association of
Blind Lawyers, but when I do a Google search, I am directed to this
list. Does joining this list constitute membership? Is there an
official enrollment apart from this list? Events? Newsletters?

Second, I am in the process of applying to law schools. I live in
Utah, and I'm applying at the UofU. I'll also be applying at the
University of Washington, University of Minnesota, and Gonzaga
University. I have RP, and have been legally blind for some time now.
Can anyone share what their law school experience was like as a
visually-impaired student? How about your experiences searching for
work after school? Are there areas of the law that are "easier" to
find employment in as a vision impaired attorney? If so, what are
they?

I am just starting down this road, and I would love to hear stories
from fellow blind people about all aspects of the field of law.

Thanks!
Shaun Reimers