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Blogging barrister refers himself to the Bar Standards Board after committing ‘very serious’ contempt of court

Henry Hendron's "ringside" coverage of the Nigel Evans trial lands him in hot water.

Apr 11 2014 9:01am

Morning round-up: Friday 11 April

The morning's top legal news stories and social media posts.

Apr 11 2014 7:58am

Legal pic of the day

Supreme Court justice Lord Sumption (in the orange scarf) keeping it real on the Tube.

Apr 10 2014 4:39pm

Barrister feted as a ‘hero’ after jumping into canal fully-suited to retrieve child’s toy turtle

When attempt to fish toy from water with umbrella failed, in-house barrister Steven Molloy threw himself into canal and seized turtle — generating applause from passers-by.

Apr 10 2014 11:29am

If you look like Saul Goodman, why not dress like Saul Goodman?

Snapchat photo of a man who looks and dresses like Breaking Bad lawyer Saul Goodman goes viral after screenshot appears on Facebook.

Apr 10 2014 10:23am

Morning round-up: Thursday 10 April

The morning's top legal news stories and social media posts.

Apr 10 2014 8:00am

Lawyer couple make incredible ‘save the date’ video for their ‘boss wedding’

British solicitors and barristers should do more of this sort of thing.

Apr 9 2014 6:10pm

Legal pic of the day

Unusual neighbours.

Apr 9 2014 4:11pm

This is what happens when a group of law students have a conversation about cats on Facebook

It began on Sunday with an inquiry by a US law student about the possibility of using cats to combat a mouse infestation. And ended yesterday amid a storm of legal threats.

Apr 9 2014 12:01pm

8 historical moments as captured on Gray’s Inn’s very cool Facebook timeline

The Armada, Shakespeare and Blitz devastation: as experienced by the Inns of Court.

Apr 9 2014 10:13am

Morning round-up: Wednesday 9 April

The morning's top legal news stories and social media posts.

Apr 9 2014 7:56am

Legal pic of the day

Inspiring confidence.

Apr 8 2014 4:29pm

Robing achievement of the week

Simply by talking about law, Cornerstone Chambers barrister Ann Tayo is able to morph into a bewigged and gowned version of her casually-dressed self.

Apr 8 2014 2:19pm

Infographic: why it’s really hard to land a job through the Pupillage Gateway

Places on the BPTC massively outnumber available jobs on this year's Pupillage Gateway, especially in the regions.

Apr 8 2014 8:34am

Morning round-up: Tuesday 8 April

The morning's top legal news stories and social media posts.

Apr 8 2014 7:44am

Legal pic of the day

"Do you swear by Almighty Flying Spaghetti Monster that the evidence…"

Apr 7 2014 5:01pm

Do City law firm worker bees actually produce honey?

Or are branded jars just a ploy to keep lawyers sweet?

Apr 7 2014 1:49pm

Recruitment events: it’s not the law firms who want the booze, it’s the students

Cambridge University Law Society duo respond to backlash generated by Legal Cheek article about alcohol-fuelled Oxbridge social events put on by law firms.

Apr 7 2014 9:19am

Morning round-up: Monday 7 April

The morning's top legal news stories and social media posts.

Apr 7 2014 7:47am

Legal pic of the day

Next stop...justice.

Apr 4 2014 4:39pm

Bar Council and BSB apologise for mistake over tenancy decline statistic

Incredible 64% fall in tenancies is based on incorrect data admit embarrassed regulators, as they issue an apology.

Apr 4 2014 3:53pm