…or why I’m particularly excited about Street Law. I’ve complained twice in the last month that understanding of the law outside of the profession is, generally, quite poor. Even our own government makes mistakes that are simple to avoid (and for some, their approach to law-making leave a lot to be desired). I’ve also said that it is up to law students and lawyers to improve … Continue reading Creating a High School Law School…
…or why I don’t know why I chose to study law, but know why I want to be a Lawyer. I can’t remember why I wanted to study law. I know I’ve wanted to be a lawyer since 10 or 11, but I have never been able to remember that moment when I went, “I, Paul Cruikshank, want to put on a wig and a cape and … Continue reading Solving Legal Aid…
…or why I’m very happy my dad has finally adopted a smart phone. It’s been an exciting time in the Cruikshank house-hold. My dad, after years of holding-out, my dad has finally adopted a smartphone. I say ‘adopted’ since it’s my wee brother’s old one. A hand-me-up if you will. I didn’t think it would last. It’s much larger than the Nokia he had before, and he’s never … Continue reading Selling the on-line method…
…or why Neil Lennon and a Mr. Wilson from Edinburgh were major players in my personal legal journey. I was amused last week when I read an article about New Hampshire’s State Legislature. I like New Hampshire (NH), and I’m fully prepared to admit that this is 100% due to it being President Bartlett’s home state. But over the last few years, NH examined and looked … Continue reading When is Assault not Assault…
…or why a perfectly innocent question from an Glasgow Lawyer made me think. I’m coming to the end of my 3rd week of my Diploma at Glasgow University, having graduated with my LL.B here in July. A more natural point to start a blog would have been 3 weeks ago. I could have – possibly should have – started writing this blog during my undergraduate degree…but I … Continue reading Why Start Now…
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