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Legal pic of the day

Is that a ferret on your shoulder, or are you just … ?

18 February 2015 16:29

Tom Cruise is still loitering around the Inns of Court

Hollywood idol appears to be generating a cult of his own in Legal London, as speculation builds over plot of latest Mission Impossible

18 February 2015 15:05

Freshly-minted QC defends silk system – and bacon buttie picture

Jolyon Maugham of Middle Temple’s Devereux Chambers rebuts Judge John Hack’s diatribe against tradition, maintaining the silk road is a positive step towards greater diversity

18 February 2015 14:16

Government Magna Carta law summit hit again — Lord Green bails as keynote speaker

Former HSBC chairman was meant to share stage with Justice Secretary, but he scurries for exit -- amid growing concerns that tax payers and legal profession will pick up bill for white elephant gig

18 February 2015 12:25

The 10 stages of failing to get a vac scheme

It wasn't meant to be like this

18 February 2015 09:35

Morning round-up: Wednesday 18 February

The morning’s top legal news stories and social media posts

18 February 2015 08:23

Legal pic of the day

Have the wheels finally come off the UK court system?

17 February 2015 17:09

Pancake Day triggers rush to legal texts

Leading law book publisher throws spotlight on "Batters on Festive Days Act 1836" and and other legal potholes around Shrove Tuesday

17 February 2015 15:55

Why it’s time to scrap the QC title

Justice Secretary Chris Grayling doled out nearly 100 awards yesterday -- but wouldn't it be better to let the market decide on the top lawyers?

17 February 2015 13:03

Law student run burger shack takes top London eatery honours

Former Leicester Uni and LPC grad joins forces with mates to create an East End gastronomic sensation

17 February 2015 11:37