Author: thomas-connelly

Who’s been pinching textbooks from Gray’s Inn?

Inn of Court issues issues Facebook plea after textbooks go missing.

Apr 14 2014 9:06am

Legal pic of the day

The winner of our Facebook caption competition is...Elwyn Evans.

Apr 11 2014 3:16pm

Four candles stolen from magistrates court — or was it fork handles?

Candle theft sees lawyer make Two Ronnies quip.

Apr 11 2014 9:59am

If you look like Saul Goodman, why not dress like Saul Goodman?

Snapchat photo of a man who looks and dresses like Breaking Bad lawyer Saul Goodman goes viral after screenshot appears on Facebook.

Apr 10 2014 10:23am

This is what happens when a group of law students have a conversation about cats on Facebook

It began on Sunday with an inquiry by a US law student about the possibility of using cats to combat a mouse infestation. And ended yesterday amid a storm of legal threats.

Apr 9 2014 12:01pm

Robing achievement of the week

Simply by talking about law, Cornerstone Chambers barrister Ann Tayo is able to morph into a bewigged and gowned version of her casually-dressed self.

Apr 8 2014 2:19pm

Infographic: why it’s really hard to land a job through the Pupillage Gateway

Places on the BPTC massively outnumber available jobs on this year's Pupillage Gateway, especially in the regions.

Apr 8 2014 8:34am

Legal pic of the day

"Do you swear by Almighty Flying Spaghetti Monster that the evidence…"

Apr 7 2014 5:01pm

Legal pic of the day

Next stop...justice.

Apr 4 2014 4:39pm

Legal pic of the day

No brass knuckles, railroad spikes or throwing stars inside the courtroom please.

Apr 3 2014 5:08pm

What magic circle trainees earned in 1988

When adjusted to take into account inflation, £11,000-a-year Clifford Chance trainee salary equates to just £24,988 today.

Apr 3 2014 10:29am

Legal pic of the day

There can be certain drawbacks to a family-run law firm.

Apr 2 2014 5:07pm

3 e-petitions that you may have missed

Prevent Grayling II, facilitate Silk IIII and make barristers wear their wigs in all cases: it has been a busy week for e-petitions...

Apr 2 2014 12:26pm

The nation’s most charming Crown Court could become a wedding venue

The only Crown Court that is situated in a castle may be relocated to a more practical modern court centre.

Apr 2 2014 9:20am

Legal pic of the day

Strictly hugs, smiles and warm fuzzy feelings in this US courtroom.

Apr 1 2014 5:05pm

The best legal profession April Fools Day jokes

The news about Chris Grayling enrolling on the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) wasn't the only legal profession April Fools Day gag.

Apr 1 2014 4:36pm

Legal pic of the day

Note the SpongeBob SquarePants curtains in this Balinese courtroom.

Mar 31 2014 3:05pm

Legal pic of the day

How can we increase our billable hours?

Mar 28 2014 3:15pm

Dissenters vent fury on Twitter after barristers strike legal aid deal with government

The news that the Criminal Bar Association (CBA) is calling off its direct action after the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) agreed to postpone planned fee cuts has enraged many solicitors and barristers, who have turned to social media to vent their fury.

Mar 27 2014 5:03pm

9 memorable pieces of court building graffiti

Social media is awash with photos of court building defacement.

Mar 27 2014 1:36pm

Legal pic of the day

Honesty is the best policy when naming your law firm...

Mar 26 2014 8:19pm