Author: Judge John Hack

Mix of US and English practices lead way -- but is there more to be done and what does pro bono mean for legal aid?

Over the last five years the number of students aiming for either the LPC or GDL has tumbled

Not so looky-likey

The leader of the London Criminal Courts Solicitors Association hits out at the patronising bar -- as well as the government for turning Magna Carta celebrations into a “legal business fair”

This year’s annual Bar Council shindig exposes the stark difference in fortunes between the young and established ends of the profession

Most students wouldn’t know it existed, but this Oxford University Press gong is a chance for those in the tweed jackets to get a little recognition

Students will not be affected with business continuing as usual at prime location branches

Spot the difference

Humanist group throws thousands at research into rooting out “special laws, practises or exemptions for religions or religious organisations” north of the boarder

Heads of ULaw and BPP could benefit from American tradition

“No Strings Adult Fun” turns out to have lots of strings attached for lawyer

Tied up with ribbons

Breaking the dominance of the MAWM (middle-aged white man) is even harder than some campaigning groups realise, says Judge John Hack

Bela Lugosi Jr is a longstanding top flight Hollywood attorney who was instrumental in campaign for groundbreaking image rights legislation in California

Latest reform package from Bar Standards Board seems long on jargon and short on specifics

'The Highest Court in the Land'

Wannabe barrister's career hopes dashed following conviction for sexual attack on prostitute three months after being awarded LLB place

Panama’s former military hard-man sees case thrown out of court

Scratching an itch

A blogger on a leading social media site has joined Legal Cheek’s crusade against the misuse of little wooden hammer imagery -- but is it a losing battle?

Lawyers in the audience will struggle not to throw their mega–buckets of popcorn at the screen