Author: Thomas Connelly

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?

Feb 4 2014 2:21pm

There is a lawyer on ‘Full-Kit W*nkers’

But who is the Manchester City-supporting member of the legal profession?

Feb 3 2014 3:12pm

Lawyer’s sloppy first-take advert becomes viral hit

This does not inspire confidence.

Feb 3 2014 9:05am

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.

Jan 28 2014 12:56pm

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.

Jan 27 2014 2:48pm

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.

Jan 24 2014 2:20pm

The selfie meets the courtroom camera

A lawyer has been spotted taking a selfie by a courtroom camera in Florida.

Jan 23 2014 1:42pm

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.

Jan 23 2014 9:05am

The end of the day round-up

Twitter’s failure to tackle trolls is an insult to the likes of Stan Collymore [The...

Jan 22 2014 4:31pm

12 things law students do say

The Facebook sensation Things Law Students Don’t Say (TLSDS) has received almost 23,000 likes by...

Jan 22 2014 9:22am

The end of the day round-up

Men deny stealing television from Lavender Hill Magistrates’ Court [Wandsworth Guardian] Law students should be...

Jan 21 2014 4:51pm

The top story on Reddit today is… a contract

Lawyers with an interest in retro drafting styles may be interested to know that the...

Jan 21 2014 3:15pm

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...

Jan 21 2014 12:07pm

The end of the day round-up

Courtroom snap puts private investigator for top American law firm into the frame [The Times]...

Jan 20 2014 4:20pm

Law firm’s clever divorce ad goes viral

Don’t be fooled by the opening message, this video placed on YouTube on Wednesday by...

Jan 20 2014 9:07am

The end of the day round-up

What would happen if Paddington Bear tried to immigrate to the UK today [BuzzFeed] The...

Jan 17 2014 4:15pm

Prank-loving solicitors in escaped snake near miss

A solicitor arrived at work yesterday morning to discover a snake in her office —...

Jan 17 2014 1:38pm

The end of the day round-up

King & Wood Mallesons SJ Berwin paying Tory MP Jonathan Djanogly £5,000-a-month for one day’s...

Jan 16 2014 4:32pm

Magistrates Court poem of the week

Spotted earlier this week on the sign-in sheet at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court.

Jan 16 2014 9:22am

Morning round-up: Thursday 16 January

Top judge Constance Briscoe “lied to police in order to bring down Chris Huhne”, court...

Jan 16 2014 8:12am