The National Federation of the Blind has a division of blind lawyers. Network with a few blind lawyers before you register.

I agree with a lot of the advice already given. I’m a VI/legally blind lawyer so if you have any questions/concerns please feel free to pm. Best of luck!

I taught math at a community college. I wasn't blind at the time and none of my students had visual impairments so take this for what it's worth.

Screen readers are good and bad at the same time. When you just can't see well enough to read they're your only option. But they read at a steady pace. It seems too fast when you're learning something for the first time and too slow if you're waiting to get through the filler to get to the juicy parts. I also find it a little harder to pay attention to a screen reader than to a written page, but maybe that's just me. Reading was always more immersive than listening for me.

I never took notes in college. I figured I just paid $600 for the textbook and anything I wanted to study was in there. I made a habit of reading the chapter once before class then once again after class. Most questions I had from the first reading were answered during the lecture, and a second reading often made more sense after listening to the lecture. At first my instructors generally thought I wasn't trying because I never took notes but when I'd ace the first quiz or test we'd talk. They understood I was studying my ass off before the class to learn the material. It worked well enough for me that I suggested it to my students. Most didn't make the time, they felt lecture and their notes were enough and they only bought the textbook to do the problems I'd assign.

I really don't have a suggestion for taking notes. I've never tried it while blind. I know the software is out there but I've never tried any of it. Hopefully someone else in the community will have some good input.

The school will accommodate your test taking. It may be with a proctor or online with a screen reader but American colleges have become standard bearers when it comes to accommodating people with disabilities. I can't tell you exactly what to expect in law school but I had a paraplegic student who I read the questions to and he'd tell me what answers to write down on his paper. They'll make a good faith effort to give you a fair shot at tests.

Finally, I salute you. Law school isn't easy and you're going into it with a visual impairment. That says a lot about your character. Best of luck to you!

You’re in the US chances are eon one of the 35+ states with a Blind Rehabilitation office. Research your Labor & Economic Office and find the Blind Services Division. Reach out to them and a Rehab Counselor to find out what services are available to you. There are lots of technologiCal options available but without knowing exactly what your situation is it’s difficult to make accurate suggestion.

Colleges/universities generally have a disability/accessibility office to assist with accommodations. I would recommend getting in touch with someone there if you plan on furthering your education. I took courses at 3 different schools during undergraduate & had similar experiences with each office. It often depends on your needs but some accommodations I had were tests in large print & note takers.

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