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10 outrageous slurs on Chris Grayling’s appearance made during Question Time

As Chris Grayling sailed through last night's Question Time without being asked a single question about legal aid, Twitter found itself captivated by the justice secretary's face.

23 May 2014 09:55

The encouraging bit of the disappointing #OpCotton judgment

Today's ruling by the Court of Appeal at least offered a crumb of comfort to criminal lawyers. Although not everyone is buying it.

21 May 2014 13:24

General public flee as T-shirt clad lawyers descend on London

Not only did yesterday's London Legal Walk raise over £500,000 for legal advice charities, but it also produced a host of delightful visual moments.

20 May 2014 10:55

Tory councillor who described herself as a ‘barrister’ despite never being called to the Bar is arrested

Law graduate was originally cleared of wrongdoing for using ‘barrister’ title, but Legal Cheek‘s identification of huge Bar Council error in investigation leads to intervention by police.

20 May 2014 09:02

Bristol Uni law student lands the best part-time job in the history of part-time jobs

Second year law student will test baths professionally after becoming the nation's first ever Bathroom Executive Officer.

19 May 2014 09:05

DLA Piper launches probe over reports that partner referred to women as ‘gash’ in email exchange

City law firm confirms Nick West is being investigated as part of the sexist email scandal that has engulfed FA chief Richard Scudamore.

16 May 2014 12:25

Why it’s inadvisable to describe yourself as a lawyer on Twitter when you’re not

Activist and campaigner Mohammed Ansar is probably regretting claiming to be a qualified lawyer.

15 May 2014 09:17

#OpCotton ‘reserved’: Case so far explained through 9 memorable tweets

The judgment on the case that threatens to derail the government's legal aid cuts has been "reserved", with the judges hoping to rule within a "short space of time". Here is what has happened so far.

13 May 2014 15:44

Barristers vent pupillage application sift pain on Twitter

Social media-loving barristers are increasingly turning to Twitter to share the tedium of graduate recruitment.

12 May 2014 11:46