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Tealeaf half-inches barrister’s horsehair syrup — from courtroom

Criminal lawyer puts out all-points bulletin on stolen wig, which went missing in middle of Harrow Crown Court trial.

2 July 2014 09:37

Morning round-up: Wednesday 2 July

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

2 July 2014 08:02

Legal pic of the day

Bearing in mind the name of our website, we couldn't resist this story.

1 July 2014 16:36

Ex-bar leader: commercial chambers interested only in students with top degrees from top universities

Despite resources thrown at diversity and programmes, chambers still tilt towards elitism when recruiting, say silks

1 July 2014 14:36

Vardag cuts romantic pre-nup on eve of legal profession wedding of the century

It was traumatic and shoes were hurled from windows, but eventually the country’s “top” divorce lawyer was able to sign her own fail-safe document

1 July 2014 11:59

Morning round-up: Tuesday 1 July

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

1 July 2014 08:01

Legal pic of the day

Who are the abseilers?

30 June 2014 16:33

We need to talk about paralegals

The children of the financial crisis could pose a danger to law firms if their ambitions aren't accommodated.

30 June 2014 11:13

The best photos from London Legal Pride

Saturday's gay pride celebration saw a record 30,000 revellers march through central London. Among them was a large contingent from the legal profession.

30 June 2014 09:21