Author: Thomas Connelly
Legal pic of the day
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.
Legal pic of the day
Note the SpongeBob SquarePants curtains in this Balinese courtroom.
Legal pic of the day
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.
Legal pic of the day
Honesty is the best policy when naming your law firm...
The story of the #MaxCliffordPenis hashtag
Today's big legal news story is that Max Clifford's penis has been measured.
Barrister specialising in neighbour disputes told to demolish home extension that his neighbours hated
Extension to Hampstead home of 5 St Andrew's Hill property barrister Philip Galway-Cooper is branded "not lawful".
Flight MH370 conspiracy theory barrister used to be an immigration judge
Barrister who claims Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 was shot down by the Chinese previously held position as an Immigration Appeal Judge.
Wannabe barrister in ‘discuss my briefs’ plea for love
Bar hopeful's "rush-hour crush" fails to charm.
Student’s vac scheme acceptance email is so bad that firm withdraws offer
Law student blows chances with terribly misguided email.
Has there been a stranger law student campaign than this?
In a world containing many injustices, why target Baleen Whales?
More than a slap-on-the-wrist: MoJ criticised for its barrister earnings stats
UK Statistics Authority issues blow to Ministry of Justice.
This IP lawyer’s footnoted rap video could be the best thing on the internet
US intellectual property lawyer Eric Mirabel — aka legal rapper E.P.M. — has released a new version of his paean to IP. It's amazing.