Tag: Barristers
Google autocomplete reveals people’s true feelings about lawyers
Hot arrogant scum: The British public's view of solicitors, barristers and law students is rather confused.
Another criminal barristers chambers axes its pupillage
EXCLUSIVE: Criminal set Dyers Chambers — which specialises in high value fraud and serious crime — withdraws its pupillage for 2015.
Top QCs slam Pistorius prosecutor’s cross-examination style
Don't imitate approach of Gerrie Nel, urge three silks on Twitter.
QC day: in cat selfies
Bringing together the cat selfie template that exploded on social media over the weekend and today's QC appointment ceremony.
Who’s been pinching textbooks from Gray’s Inn?
Inn of Court issues issues Facebook plea after textbooks go missing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pupil barrister live-tweets his own case
A Bahamas-based baby barrister broke new ground on social media yesterday.
Number of tenancies at the Bar plunges
Update: Incredible 64% fall in tenancies is based on incorrect data say embarrassed regulators, as they issue an apology.
!Mitchell Bingo!
To celebrate the Mitchell judgment* Wigapedia has created a special commemorative bingo card.
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.
Lady Gaga provides a glimpse into the future of law
Mindful, perhaps, of the changes sweeping through the legal profession, Lady Gaga elected to dress as a futuristic barrister over the weekend as part of her 28th birthday celebrations.
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.
What your Instructions say Vs. what they mean
A guide to what instructing solicitors are really telling barristers.
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.
Stuttering BBC legal drama Silk is axed
Third series of BAFTA-winning Inns of Court drama will be its last.