Author: thomas-connelly
9 surprising historical facts about training contracts
A new blog on English legal history contains some fascinating titbits of information.
Will the BPTC class of 2014 have no ethics?
This year's wannabe barristers are being taught last year's superseded Bar Code of Conduct, it has emerged.
BPP’s new personalised clothing range opens world of possibilities
An exciting new way to physically associate yourself with a private equity-owned legal course provider is here.
Named: the law firm offering training contracts ‘if you invest in our firm’
EXCLUSIVE: Commercial law firm with offices in London, Leeds and Birmingham has come up with a novel recruitment method...
Why do members of the legal profession who advertise on Craigslist feel compelled to mention their occupation?
Does it make the fulfillment of unconventional requests more likely?
There is a lawyer on ‘Full-Kit W*nkers’
But who is the Manchester City-supporting member of the legal profession?
Lawyer’s sloppy first-take advert becomes viral hit
This does not inspire confidence.
This is what happens when you respond to the ‘City lawyer offering free accommodation for intimacy’ advert
An imaginary law student's revenge.
How long would these children’s book villains go to prison for?
If Lord Voldemort somehow ended up in a real court he would go down for a whopping 134 years and six months.
Manchester Uni law student-fashion blogger feted by Femail as ‘internet star’
The Mail Online's Femail section has run a piece today acclaiming the fashion blog of Manchester University law student Hannah Farrington.
Exam panic in January? You must be studying law…
We're going to assume that this beautifully-arranged photo, spotted a few days ago at Newcastle University's Robinson library, is the work of a law student.
The selfie meets the courtroom camera
A lawyer has been spotted taking a selfie by a courtroom camera in Florida.
12 of the most charming court buildings in England and Wales
Following the popularity of '12 of the least glamorous court buildings in England and Wales', here is a selection of 12 of the most charming.
The end of the day round-up
Twitter’s failure to tackle trolls is an insult to the likes of Stan Collymore [The...
12 things law students do say
The Facebook sensation Things Law Students Don’t Say (TLSDS) has received almost 23,000 likes by...
The end of the day round-up
Men deny stealing television from Lavender Hill Magistrates’ Court [Wandsworth Guardian] Law students should be...
The top story on Reddit today is… a contract
Lawyers with an interest in retro drafting styles may be interested to know that the...
Surrey University law graduate launches ‘not naked’ LLB study guide
University of Surrey law graduate Pia Jackson has unveiled a bizarre guide to obtaining a...
The end of the day round-up
Courtroom snap puts private investigator for top American law firm into the frame [The Times]...
Law firm’s clever divorce ad goes viral
Don’t be fooled by the opening message, this video placed on YouTube on Wednesday by...
The end of the day round-up
What would happen if Paddington Bear tried to immigrate to the UK today [BuzzFeed] The...