HEY DUDES.

So I'm not that keen on anon memes, but hey, why not, let's clear the air for spring.  Comments are screened, IP logging is off, and let me know if you want me to unscreen comments so we can talk.   Otherwise ... it would be hard for us to talk, huh.

• Apparently I can write a submission of arguments outline that's up to the standard expected of barristers.
• Sadly I still ended up needing a paper bag at the end of my oral application.
• I have just argued the existence of a piece of international law through different translations of the United Nations Charter.
• Printing out 460 pages is both expensive ( Read more... )

• If ever building a dam with another country and they renege on their obligations and don't build their part of the dam?  Diverting the Danube is never the right answer.
• Supporting rebels to overthrow a socialist government is an okay idea, but don't ever give them guns.
• Don't be American. Just about every country hates you. Especially the Mexican ( Read more... )

I started my new job last week, and ... it's odd. I'm working in the same role that I was doing back in my first full time job only without a lot of room to expand the responsibilities.  And honestly, I'm okay with that.  It's a strange thing, not wanting to do more or become more at work and just do what's assigned to me.  Less stressful though, ( Read more... )

So I was talking with
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"In D.P.P v Doot [1973] A.C. 807, the territorial principle of jurisdictional sovereignty was used to claim jurisdictional authority over aliens conspiring to import cannabis resin into the United Kingdom."

I guess they got sick of anal probes, huh?

Well then ( Read more... )

Another day, another mumism. Today was a pretty bad day for transport, I will admit. We tried to park at the train station only to discover that there weren't any carparks. This is not an unusual occurrence at this time, although my mother was shocked to discover this. After that, we started to drive to the nearest bus interchange. Unfortunately ( Read more... )

Okay, so I'm turning over a new leaf. Or an old one. At this point, I'm honestly not sure. But I am actually going to update this thing on a regular basis now and read my flist regularly ... plus class and work and everything else. What is this productive madness ( Read more... )

There's something to be said about exams - they always make you want to post things on your LJ. This may, of course, be a sign that I am Doing It Wrong and should actually be studying instead, but with three hours to go, I doubt any learning I do now will help. It's open book, I have all the material I think I'll need, I think I'll be fine ( Read more... )