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Phil Steventon

Phil Steventon

Hi I'm Phil, otherwise known as The Neurodivergent Lawyer. I am an aspiring lawyer qualifying via CILEX, and an autism and neurodiversity advocate. I'll be sharing my experiences of life as a paralegal and qualifying via an alternative route to the training contract, things that I think are worth knowing at the junior stage, as well as promoting greater acceptance, understanding, empowerment and inclusion of autistic and neurodivergent lawyers at all career stages. I hope that whoever you are you can take something away from my blogs here! 

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Can and should your philosophical beliefs result in dismissal?
Phil Steventon
In July 2024, Waterstones was criticised for dismissing Tilly Fitzgerald, a bookseller and book influencer, who told author Christina Dalcher on X (formally Twitter) that she was “going to throw away her books” in response to Dalcher’s gender-critical beliefs.
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Generative AI and the evolving legal business model
Phil Steventon
Despite the efforts to move the legal business model towards alternatives, the billable hour remains the predominant model of law firms globally. However, with the arrival of Generative AI (GenAI), the legal business model is beginning to be challenged.
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My first vacation scheme experience
Phil Steventon
In early June, I took part in my first vacation scheme with Brabners LLP in the firm’s Liverpool office.
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How law firms can make their vacation schemes more accessible for autistic candidates
Phil Steventon
Earlier this year, I attended a vacation scheme at a firm that I’ve come to admire for its values, ethos, the people who make up the firm and the high-quality work its lawyers do. Proper preparation is key for something as important as this, as a vacation scheme is essentially a week-long interview. However, as an autistic aspiring lawyer, there are other things that I need in order to feel as prepared as I can. But how can firms help with this and make their vacation schemes more accessible?
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Storytelling for applications and interviews
Phil Steventon
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about how stories are told, how they can be told well and how you can use this to your advantage in a job interview.
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Why choose Birmingham to be your home and work city?
Phil Steventon
With so much happening in Birmingham over the next few years, it’s an exciting time to be working and training in the second city.
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How flexible working changes will impact a five-day office week
Phil Steventon
Boots is a name in a sea of other employers that are mandating a full-time return to the office, including several law firms all over the country.
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Let's talk about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
Phil Steventon
I hope that by writing about this – something not uncommon with neurodivergent people – then our peers, colleagues and employers can be more accepting of our experiences.
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How to talk about sports in legal job applications
Phil Steventon
Whether you’ve played at a competitive level or just for fun, getting involved in sports can be used to demonstrate several skills and mindsets that law firm recruiters want to see in interviews or applications.
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