Author: thomas-connelly
Who’s been pinching textbooks from Gray’s Inn?
Inn of Court issues issues Facebook plea after textbooks go missing.
Legal pic of the day
The winner of our Facebook caption competition is...Elwyn Evans.
Four candles stolen from magistrates court — or was it fork handles?
Candle theft sees lawyer make Two Ronnies quip.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Legal pic of the day
"Do you swear by Almighty Flying Spaghetti Monster that the evidence…"
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Next stop...justice.
Legal pic of the day
No brass knuckles, railroad spikes or throwing stars inside the courtroom please.
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.
Legal pic of the day
There can be certain drawbacks to a family-run law firm.
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...
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.
Legal pic of the day
Strictly hugs, smiles and warm fuzzy feelings in this US courtroom.
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.
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Note the SpongeBob SquarePants curtains in this Balinese courtroom.
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How can we increase our billable hours?
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.
9 memorable pieces of court building graffiti
Social media is awash with photos of court building defacement.
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Honesty is the best policy when naming your law firm...