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Named: the law firm offering training contracts ‘if you invest in our firm’

EXCLUSIVE: Commercial law firm with offices in London, Leeds and Birmingham has come up with a novel recruitment method...

7 February 2014 09:03

‘Gangster obsessed’ barrister who threatened to stab colleague and ‘open her up’ loses appeal

A pupil-supervisor who borrowed language from a mob film to express his extreme dislike of a colleague has had a £1,500 fine upheld.

6 February 2014 09:57

BSB dismisses complaint against QC following ‘Stu’ Pidcock gibe

QC in the clear after cheeky gag.

6 February 2014 09:16

That awkward moment when the disgruntled paralegal’s boyfriend brings the law firm Twitter account into it

The Twitter account of national law firm DWF has been subjected to a tirade of...

5 February 2014 12:07

District judge apologises for NekNominate video

It was a matter of time before the controversial 'NekNominate' craze spread to law. But few expected a district judge to lead the way.

4 February 2014 20:47

Why do members of the legal profession who advertise on Craigslist feel compelled to mention their occupation?

Does it make the fulfillment of unconventional requests more likely?

4 February 2014 14:21

A legal dictionary for the up-and-coming professional

Wigapedia explains the truth behind the key terms used in practice.

4 February 2014 09:56

A personal injury lawyer booked a whole 2-minute block of advertising during the Superbowl and filled it with something very strange

Jamie Casino's ad is being hailed in the US as "insanely epic", "a masterpiece" and "batshit amazing".

3 February 2014 19:33

There is a lawyer on ‘Full-Kit W*nkers’

But who is the Manchester City-supporting member of the legal profession?

3 February 2014 15:12

Solicitors at Quinn Emanuel offered money to work London hours from Colombian hostel

Top international litigation firm Quinn Emanuel has made an extraordinary offer to its lawyers. But there's a catch.

3 February 2014 12:10