by Simon Myerson QC | Oct 31, 2010 | Humour, Life at the Bar
Ecclesiastical Law I feel slightly fraudulent doing this, because my sort of ecclesiastical law is practised in the London Beth Din (a recognised Tribunal under the Arbitration Acts) and differs from the Court of Appeal in only a few ways. Firstly, beards are not...
by Simon Myerson QC | Oct 25, 2010 | Humour, No Pupillage, Qualities Required
I know that this may not be timely for OLPAS but I thought you might like to think about what not to write on an application form or covering letter. This was prompted by a random sampling of this year’s offerings (I have nothing to do with pupillage at my...
by Simon Myerson QC | Jul 23, 2010 | Humour, Life at the Bar
We haven’t had anything that passes as humour for a while. This is nothing to do with the merits of your case, but it is to do with getting a good result and being thought of as a coming young thing. The Magistrates Court. Distinguish between lay Magistrates and...
by Simon Myerson QC | Apr 3, 2009 | Humour, Routes to the Bar
Mr Myerson, The following comments refer to the blog ‘Integrity and a Suitable Place for It’ posted on your website on March 31st, 2009. The blog is both highly deceptive and defamatory and we demand its immediate removal, the deletion of associated...
by Simon Myerson QC | Mar 31, 2009 | Humour
Big hat tip to Vader 101 who sent me the photo of OTC’s ‘Headquarters’. It is here: According to Google this is 91 Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia (important sounding address) London W1. I think the man in the bottom right is completing someone’s...
by Simon Myerson QC | Jan 7, 2009 | Humour, Life at the Bar, Tenancy
I’m sorry that I haven’t posted for a while. I hope to do so soon. Meanwhile, please familiarise yourself with the diagram below. It is uncannily accurate. Because your clerks will collect your fees, the issue of when to bill is a matter for them. However,...
