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You’re a pupil, about to embark on your second six months. You’ve finally earned the right to appear in court on behalf of a client. You’ve got your first brief. Nervous? You should be. “The problem is,” as one of the pupils depicted in the latest BabyBarista blog puts it, “that I’ll feel like a… Continue reading
NOT THE TIMES LAW REPORT In re A Law Reporter Royal Courts of Justice Rm 716 Before: Mr Editor Sutherland Date: sometime in 1982 It is not the task of a law report to make fun of the law, or of those (such as judges) put in office to administer it. The Editor of the… Continue reading
It’s that time of year again, when the Target Jobs Pupillage Fair is looming. With this in mind BabyBarista has offered some vital tips for pupils who will be taking the leap from College to Chambers. It seems that there is an array of tips to keep pupils on top form and in their pupil… Continue reading
When we launched the Business Law Reports in January 2007, we began with a “Manifesto” setting out our aims and aspirations for the new series. Five years have passed since then. How do we feel the series has measured up, both by reference to its original ambitions, and in the context of current circumstances? The… Continue reading
Isobel Collins, editor of the Public and Third Sector Law Reports, discusses some of the cases in the latest issue… Continue reading
It gives me great pleasure to announce that The Incorporated Council of Law Reporting has, in line with its charitable charter, decided to provide the Free Representation Unit (FRU) with a complimentary subscription to our new online service, ICLR Online For anyone that doesn’t know, FRU is a charity that provides legal advice and advocacy… Continue reading
Over the festive season I was handed a business card for Harvey Specter, Senior Partner at Pearson Hardman, whilst out shopping. The suited and booted chaps wielding an array of promotional materials were from the TV channel Dave, who will soon be showcasing a new legal drama called Suits. The (usually) comical channel, Dave, wouldn’t… Continue reading
The limitation period on festive gift buying is about to expire. File a claim for peace and goodwill before it’s too late! But if you can’t face the crush in the last minute bargain basement of your local department store, fear not. Help is at hand in the bookshop. And for those with e-readers and… Continue reading
An insight into life as a pupil barrister on the BabyBarista blog today, with a little help from the ICLR and our new online service. If you would like to try ICLR Online visit our website to set up your free one month trial. The image is courtesy of the BabyBarista blog (illustrated by Alex Williams)… Continue reading
