Author: Alex Aldridge
Junior solicitor-turned-rapper unveils new track about ‘EAT or Pret A Manger’ lunch dilemma
Neither chain represent satisfying choice, concludes lawyer as he recalls unhappy training contract at top City firm.
‘Let’s go out back’ judge tells lawyer — before allegedly punching him
There were shocking scenes in a Florida courtroom yesterday.
Telegraph journalist seeks to explain lack of social mobility at the Bar
This extract from Flora Watkins’ piece on state schools versus private schools is illuminating of a certain mindset that continues to exist within the legal profession.
Student newspaper The Tab tells law students to ‘f*ck off’
Law students are 'the charmless lovechild of nine grand tuition fees', writes the editor of the UK's biggest student paper.
Law student makes pledge on BPP’s ‘mental health noticeboard’ against ‘extortionate’ fees
That's not what you're meant to pledge...
To be yourself or to be someone else?
High profile Dechert partner Miriam Gonzalez urges wannabes to "fake it" to reach the top, contradicting age-old "just be yourself!" maxim. But then what?
10 outrageous slurs on Chris Grayling’s appearance made during Question Time
As Chris Grayling sailed through last night's Question Time without being asked a single question about legal aid, Twitter found itself captivated by the justice secretary's face.
The encouraging bit of the disappointing #OpCotton judgment
Today's ruling by the Court of Appeal at least offered a crumb of comfort to criminal lawyers. Although not everyone is buying it.
General public flee as T-shirt clad lawyers descend on London
Not only did yesterday's London Legal Walk raise over £500,000 for legal advice charities, but it also produced a host of delightful visual moments.
Tory councillor who described herself as a ‘barrister’ despite never being called to the Bar is arrested
Law graduate was originally cleared of wrongdoing for using ‘barrister’ title, but Legal Cheek‘s identification of huge Bar Council error in investigation leads to intervention by police.
Bristol Uni law student lands the best part-time job in the history of part-time jobs
Second year law student will test baths professionally after becoming the nation's first ever Bathroom Executive Officer.
DLA Piper launches probe over reports that partner referred to women as ‘gash’ in email exchange
City law firm confirms Nick West is being investigated as part of the sexist email scandal that has engulfed FA chief Richard Scudamore.
Why it’s inadvisable to describe yourself as a lawyer on Twitter when you’re not
Activist and campaigner Mohammed Ansar is probably regretting claiming to be a qualified lawyer.
Top London solicitor and law student who worked as prostitute sent each other ‘behaviour contracts’ before suing each other — judgment reveals
Could better drafting have avoided unseemly dispute which graced yesterday's tabloids?
#OpCotton ‘reserved’: Case so far explained through 9 memorable tweets
The judgment on the case that threatens to derail the government's legal aid cuts has been "reserved", with the judges hoping to rule within a "short space of time". Here is what has happened so far.
Barristers vent pupillage application sift pain on Twitter
Social media-loving barristers are increasingly turning to Twitter to share the tedium of graduate recruitment.
Junior solicitor releases rap album about how much he hated his training contract at top City firm
'Square Meal, Square Mile' details solicitor's unhappiness during TC at top 10 City outfit.
Why lawyers need to shower more
Survey of City solicitors finds that they are at their most creative while showering.
An anatomy of Kaplan’s doomed BPTC
Positioning itself as cool, unfussy and cheap would have made the Kaplan Law School Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) less vulnerable to competition from bigger rivals.
Kaplan Law School to quit pricey Thames-side campus
Move away from South Bank premises follows ditching of Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC), as Kaplan re-focuses on Legal Practice Course (LPC) which is to be extended to include a free LLM qualification.
Suspended lawyer’s bid to marry his porn-filled laptop is dismissed by judge
Lawyer claims he "fell in love" with computer and "preferred having sex with it over all other persons or things".