Can you become an attorney when you have dyslexia?

In the UK there is even a group within the Law society for dyslexic lawyers. read more

In California, if you meet the requirements to sit for the bar (most common is graduating from an ABA acceetided law school) and pass the bar, you can become a licensed attorney in the state. The fact that you have dyslexia alone is not disqualifying. read more

You should request a disability accommodation when you take the LSAT exam. You'll also need to request a disability accommodation from the law school - which would probably include getting a note taker for your classes and giving you extra time to take exams. read more

Dyslexia has nothing to do with general intellect; it is a learning disability which affects the ways in which the brain processes things; generally, reading and spelling. However the ways in which you can help yourself and make things easier to process are very straightforward and simple, and they are things that should be shared. read more