Wales Council of the Blind

Society of Visually Impaired Lawyers (SoVIL)

Description: A group in which those with a visual impairment working in the legal profession can exchange ideas, share information, campaign on causes of mutual interest and provide an opportunity for support and networking between fellow professionals. SOVIL has members from all parts of the profession, including solicitors and barristers in private practice, those working in local and central government, academics and law students.

Weblink: http://www.sovil.org.uk/

Email: info@sovil.org.uk

Category: Third/voluntary Sector


Services Provided

Support & mentoring

Provides support for visually impaired people working in the legal profession, including a student mentoring scheme. They also share information/knowledge about IT solutions to information gathering; accessing printed material and legal material in alternative formats.