Skip to content

Stressed-out law student uses growing command of criminal law to issue Newcastle Uni library with legal threat

Avatar photo

By Thomas Connelly on

Tongue-in-cheek warning of legal action under the Theft Act 1968 spotted yesterday in Newcastle University’s Robinson Library.

newcastle-legal2

The grumpy legal threat, which has been slightly obscured in the rush to take the photo, reads:

“Dear Gestapo, I come in at 7am and have gone on a lunch break. Do not move/touch my things. If my stuff is gone I will bust you for misappropriation (Theft Act 1968). Much love.”

Legal Cheek also enjoyed the student’s motto, which is visible on the left hand side of the picture:

“A 2:1 you’ll be a barrister! A 2:2 and you’ll be a barista.”

If only life was so simple…

Meanwhile in the US, this law student’s Facebook update was picked up by legal blog Above the Law yesterday.

Law-School-Boyfriend-Banger-600x342

Which, by comparison, makes the Newcastle University Library threat seem pretty tame.

Image via Spotted: Newcastle Robinson Library

Related Stories

6 in 10 aspiring barristers fail to secure pupillage first time, research finds

Missed out on pupillage first time round? You’re not alone

Apr 10 2026 12:01pm
17
news SQE Hub

80% of SQE students say route ‘not fit for purpose’ as junior lawyers group calls for urgent review

Concerns around delivery, affordability and impact on wellbeing

Apr 9 2026 8:39am
26