Bizarre
Judge who spent 17 HOURS reading aloud 138-page judgment involving spooked horse slammed by appeal court
There was ‘no explanation’ as to why it took so long
Dream law student property with its own courtroom goes on sale for £525,000
Renovated magistrates’ court comes with prison cells and a conference room too
Thief who stole from local salon ordered by court to cut judge’s hair
But the 16-year-old must complete a hairdressing course first
Law student cross-examines classmates about who left paper towel-wrapped ‘poop’ on toilet floor
“Were you raised by wolves?”
‘Mannequin Challenge’: London barristers embrace latest social media trend
You’ve basically got to stand really still
Judge ‘sincerely regrets’ wearing Donald Trump baseball cap to court
“Make America Great Again”
The barrister custom of refusing to shake hands is still a thing
It can make social interactions rather awkward
Taking selfies of how you vote in the US election…
Can you or can’t you?
Wannabe lawyer turns law school rejection letters into modern art
“In light of this decision…”
US Supreme Court judges convene to discuss boring bank fraud statute — discuss Kim Kardashian robbery instead
It’s all anyone wants to talk about
Lawyer claims £2,375 in damages after being seated next to obese man during long-haul flight
Nine-hour Emirates flight ruined due to “spillover”
Kim Kardashian reveals law school hopes
News comes after reports she asked Amal Clooney for a mini-pupillage at Doughty Street Chambers
Lawyer who stole brother’s identity to get into law school disbarred
The Philippines’ answer to Suits
What is contempt of court? Here’s a graphic example
A US courtroom is treated to surreal dialogue prompted by an abusive defendant — and then the judge gets involved
10 lawyers with weird and wonderful hobbies
What on earth is mycology?
7 criminal laws and practices we’re really glad to see the back of
Read this and never moan about the criminal justice system again
David Bowie used to be a paralegal based near Lincoln’s Inn
British music legend sadly passed away yesterday after 18-month battle with cancer
Law Society bigwigs sample culinary delights in MasterChef challenge
Solicitor reps’ grand Chancery Lane HQ was the setting for latest round of hit BBC cookery show
Is Gladbury actually High Wycombe? BPP to reveal identity of fictional law seminar town that has acquired cult following
Mystique around imaginary town that has inspired tribute parties to be shattered
Protesting Palestinian lawyer becomes unlikely star of Reddit Photoshop battle
Geeks try to bring some light relief to the escalating conflict in the Middle East
1920s cartoon predicts that first women barristers would hilariously modify their wigs
Horsehair extensions and evening wear-style gowns yet to materialise
Addleshaw Goddard junior lawyer so busy that he keeps working during charity cycle
The battle to meet those hours targets never stops
Pupil barrister spotted sweeping chambers’ front step with dustpan and brush
They don’t teach you this on the BPTC
The law firm’s 466% turnover increase, the ex-senior partner’s fraud and the ambiguously worded press release
It makes for an explosive combination
City firm offers virtual ‘helicopter trips’ and ‘Ferrari racing’ in bid to make commercial awareness interesting
But will CMS’s virtual reality headsets allow students to forget that it’s slashing trainee numbers by a third this year?
Lawyer falls for latest Facebook ‘legal contract’ privacy hoax
If in doubt, cite the “Rome Statute”
Lawyers’ ethics: who would you save first in a fire — your mum or girlfriend?
Chinese judicial ethics exam asks wannabe lawyers to decide
The University of Law seems to think the former Soviet Union still exists
Looking to study the LPC? Still view yourself as a citizen of a dissolved communist superstate? Then ULaw has you covered
Surely future magic circle lawyers aren’t sufficiently superficial to be swayed by the promise of a free swim?
It’s all about the quality of the deals — and the on-site pool
Matrix Chambers rocked by death of pet fish who had own email address and Twitter account
Human rights set in mourning after Yusuf and Ken Junior sadly pass away
BPP in online lecture cartoon fail
Law school has a very unique way of depicting members of Britain’s police force
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‘It wasn’t an easy decision’: Student quit law degree to become porn star over concerns about money and graduate job prospects
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Fake Squire Patton Boggs website given court approval in bizarre decision
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Lawyers round on license-stripped Uber’s ‘dishonourable history’ as stricken company calls on Hogan Lovells to fight appeal
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Morning round-up: Monday 25 September
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Chemsex junior barrister opens up about boyfriend’s death and his suspension from legal profession
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