It appears that Stevens & Bolton has developed its own semaphore system. Check out its website...
 
   
                 "Firm"                           "Our people"                 "International focus"                  erm, "Our clients"
 
A touch of fame will hit Freshfields in September. One of its future joiners apparently appeared on Channel 4's "hit" reality show Coach Trip.
 
RollOnFriday was inundated with applications after last week's April Fools story, with dozens of readers wanting to be the office bitch to Mishcon's Managing Partner. Here's our favourite:
 
From: LPC Student
To: Kevin Gold, Mishcon de Reya
Subject: Job vacancy

Dear Kevin,
 
My golf skills have yet to develop. They are very much in their infancy and are earnest and willing to be moulded as I learn. I could be the next Tiger Woods. During the run-up every time I pick up a club I will show your skills in the most favourable light imaginable. You simply cannot lose with me.
 
I learned to write at school, so taking notes is never a problem. I can write fast, and I can think while I’m writing – a surprisingly underrated skill.
 
I am great at sitting on chairs, and whilst the talent for improvisation is very much a work in progress, I can represent you at meetings. If I can wear the sergeant hat from your picture so much the better!
 
Dress sense is where I really excel. With me picking your shirt/tie combo’s you will be transformed into a sartorial high achiever. Other firm leaders will pale in comparison, and may give up trying. My skills are long-honed from months of flouncing around Jermyn Street picking the best of the best and waiting for the sales to come around to consummate my hitlist. Going hungry for a few new shirts is worth it. It’s win-win. You get thinner, and make the best possible first impression.
 
The tea (think strong), brekkie, and lunch are a total given, and waking you when you’re asleep is when my talent for singing comes into its own.
 
So don’t delay Kevin. There is no time to waste.
 
You work at Mishcons so you know the best when you’re looking at it.
 
Application forms gratefully received by return.

LPC student
 
This week's award for most bizarre personal injury advert goes to New York firm Greenstein & Milbauer for its tv ad featuring a spanish speaking squirrel.
 
The City lawyer looking for a no-questions asked bunk up is back. He's been on Craigs List offering free accommodation in return for sex with an attractive female who shares his "inclination for the unconventional".
 
Kennedys trainee, Babak Rozati, is running the Paris Marathon to raise money for the Children's Burns Trust. If you'd like to donate a few euro towards this good cause then please visit his just giving page here.
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