[blindlaw] Should I be Offended

[Gerard Sadlier]

Hi Derek,

Without taking away from Christopher's point, I also think it would
not be a good idea to work exclusively with another blind lawyer.
Rather, you should get exposure to working with both blind and sighted
colleagues, to see how both work. I suspect that is what would happen,
if you joined the health law section, which as noted in my previous
email sounds like a department, not a 1 person outfit.

G

On 7/11/14, Derek Manners via blindlaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Point of fact, I've finished my first year at harvard law school and am
> entering my second year. I've also worked all summer at the Department of
> Defense, Office of the General Counsel. But still I think your general point
> is fair.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jul 11, 2014, at 11:32 AM, "Stewart, Christopher K via blindlaw"
>> <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hello Derrick,
>>
>> First of all, congratulations on taking the chance to get some
>> experience before your first year of law school.
>>
>> I would not be offended. Personally, I would have loved the option of
>> working with a visually impaired before starting law school. I
>> wouldn't even try calling to attempt sussing out the reasons. The
>> reasons are completely clear. It was a thoughtful question, and I
>> would advise that, at this point, the experience working with a
>> practicing visually impaired attorney would be better than any actual
>> experience you may get, particularly considering you don't have any
>> actual legal experience at this point.
>>
>> One thing you'll learn when you start law school is that legal
>> analysis, and particularly legal writing, is an entirely new animal.
>> Being blind, however, is something you've already got experience with,
>> and you've got a fantastic opportunity ahead of you.
>>
>> Best,
>> Chris
>>
>> --
>> Chris K. Stewart
>> University of Kentucky College of Law, J.D. Candidate, 2016
>> Editor, Kentucky Law Journal
>> California Institute of the Arts, B.F.A. 2010
>> Ph:
>> (502)457-1757
>>
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