Thursday Thought : Sometimes a barrister always a Lady.
(A longer version of this article appeared on the Jordans publishing website) I was once offered a title. That’s right,
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Friday Flight ; Hong Kong
First the bad news: Hong Kong is FAR. Certainly from England. It’s an expensive place. It has more Starbucks than
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Thursday Thoughts :Democracy happens
Democracy 1. government by the people; a form of governmentin which the supreme power is vested in thepeople and exercised
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Friday Film :Tale of tales: film review by Sara Hemrajani
Early on in Tale of Tales, Salma Hayek’s pearl adorned queen eats the giant, bloody heart of a sea monster,
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Thursday Throwback : Deeyah Khan – talks extremism, Islamism and Donald Trump
On 15th June 2016 Deeyah Khan will be screening her Bafta nominated documentary Jihad at a special Lawyers Life event held
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Monday Mirth : Litigants in Person – A Field Guide by Jeremy Hall
Litigants in Person – A Field Guide Jeremy Hall, 42 Bedford Row The internet groans with DIY guides on
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Tuesday Titan : Muhammad Ali
It seems pointless to try and say something about, arguably, the greatest sportsman ever when he said it all do
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Wednesday Wellbeing : We can take the heat but don’t want to burn by Rehna
Recently I ate takeaways three nights in a row on a post 11 pm train after leaving chambers. Nothing to
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Monday Man : Break a leg – there’s a doctor in the house
I’ve met and interviewed many fascinating people, both famous and non famous. But sometimes you speak to someone who just
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Friday Film : X Men: Apocalypse film review
Ignore the tepid reviews. X Men Apocalypse is a fun night out for a superhero fix. Far better than bloated
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Friday Food : Mushroom Wellington by Charlotte George
Continuing our series of vegetarian recipes by Film director Charlotte George: Recipe based on one from Nadine Abensur but I’ve
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Friday Film : Florence Foster Jenkins: film review
Here’s a sentence I never thought I’d write: after seeing Florence Foster Jenkins at its premiere in London last month,
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Junior doctors contract, law v common sense by Francesca Conn
The law can trump the government, but common sense should prevail by Francesca Conn, barrister Many junior doctors are incensed
Read MoreKnight of cups : film review by Sara Hemrajani
Artful musing or pretentious philosophising? Terrence Malick’s work tends to split audience opinion along those lines – and his latest
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Monday Man : This Lawyer’s Life: Andrew Pack aka Suesspicious minds
This is our new feature: This Lawyer’s life where we delve into the life and mind of an eminent member
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Monday Man : Prince : Phenomenal talent
Photo collage created by Q Jaw dropping is a term used to describe many things. Few actually do truly elicit
Read MoreTuesday Trends : Make up tutorial for busy lawyers
Here’s a treat for you busy, busy lawyers. A make up tutorial by Irum Khan for the perfect, understated look
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Friday Film :The Jungle Book : film review
Sometimes you go into a preview screening, hunker down in your seat (without popcorn) and wait for the disappointment to
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Thursday Theatre : People, Places, Things : theatre review
I didn’t see Mark Rylance’s performance in Jerusalem, so I can’t compare Denise Gough’s spectacular turn in People, Places, Things
Read MoreFriday Food :Charlotte George’s Mama’s minestrone
By Charlotte George To clarify: my mother uses dried pulses etc and soaks them overnight. I can’t be arsed and
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Friday Film: Batman v Superman : review by Sara Hemrajani
With Hollywood studios no longer satisfied with single superhero-led films, the trend is for a melange of various comic book
Read MoreThursday Throwback : Gemma Taylor on Learning Disabled parents + Family law
Gemma Taylor, senior family law barrister at 42 Bedford Row recently delivered an excellent talk at the Law Society
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Friday Food : Gado Gado by Charlotte George
Charlotte is a writer and director of film, television and theatre – including work for the BBC, Channel 4 and
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Monday Music :Adele : in concert, the queen of hearts
If you want a great live concert experience go see someone who has: a. Talent b. An incredible back catalogue
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Thursday Thoughts: Affairs, part 2 by Dr Carol Apt
An affair is an arrangement in which at least one of the partners is married or in a committed relationship
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