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Category Archives: law
Appraising My Past
I mentioned a film recently where the lead character was incapable of expressing emotions in case of embarassment. I suggested this changed as i entered the workforce, but then I thought about appraisals and… I wasn’t bad at my job … Continue reading
The Articled Particle: The Worst Day
I suppose there were many ‘worst’ days in my two years as an Articled Clerk, a necessary step in the turgid process of qualifying as a Solicitor in England and Wales. The first day was pretty grim. There’s a sense, … Continue reading
The Articled Particle: True Or Truish?
Ish. The names are changed while the timing isn’t. I did impersonate a client briefly and I did work for one who spent ages trying to escape the Eye’s clutches and suing them, or threatening to. No milkmaids were harmed … Continue reading
The Articled Particle: Part Five
In parts one to four, we left our hero being allocated a task that may not be quite what he is expecting.. To my surprise she stops and looks up. Normally, she would finish her task before giving me the … Continue reading
The Articled Particle: Part Three
In parts one and two, we left our hero being allocated a task that may not be quite what he is expecting.. I look at Mr Pettifore, who is shaking his head. “I apologize for that. Now, if we can … Continue reading
The Articled Particle #memoir
My latest book, The Diary of a Trainee In-Law is now on pre-order for the kindle version; the paperback will follow. If you’d like to enjoy the mysteries of being the father of a bride to be, albeit this is … Continue reading
Posted in book launch, law, Memoir
Tagged 1979, articled clerk, book launch, law, Memoir, the diary of a trainee in-law
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Once A Lawyer…
I was accused the other day of ‘still being a lawyer’ even though my official retirement from that career was umpteen years ago. I gave it some thought and realised the evidence is plain. Here are 15 reasons why you … Continue reading
Posted in humour, law, miscellany, thought piece
Tagged humour, law, memory, thought piece
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Going Back, Going Forward.
I’m not very good at reunions. I get oddly apprehensive. But last night my old firm of lawyers had a dinner for retired partners in their new offices in the City of London. They now occupy ten floors of an … Continue reading
Dining With Judges
An item on the radio today about imagined dinner party guests prompted a memory of the one time my selection mattered. Oh well… I made a momentous decision in 1976 – apart from asking the Textiliste for a date, that … Continue reading
Posted in Bristol, law, university
Tagged Bristol University, interviews, law, the milk round
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