trained curial assassin.

That one hold-out juror even when there’s DNA, CCTV and a confession

Lawyers when they experience a minor inconvenience in their personal lives

When your evidence is weak but your outfit is strong

When you try and convince yourself that it’s fine when the judge savages you

When you appear in court from your kitchen table wearing pyjama pants

When people say they hate lawyers.

Me when my boss sends me an email at 5pm before a long weekend.

When you get to work a case with your favourite colleague.

Judges when you say the wrong thing.

When relatives ask for legal advice at Christmas dinner.

Coming home after a bad day in court.

“Your honour, if I might be excused...”

Making an ambitious pre-trial application.

Mentoring baby lawyers.

When you’re excited to graduate and then the real world comes at you.