THE BEST LEGAL CHRISTMAS MUSIC 2017 CONTEST: RAISING MONEY FOR THE BILLABLE HOUR

December 3, 2017 · by · in Bundles, Contest, Charity,

The Legal Christmas Music Contest is back this year. Bigger and better.  This year the scope for entries is much wider.  This year the aim is to make money for the Billable Hour Appeal. All that is required is a £5 donation to the Billable Hour – after that it is down to skill, talent (and a bit of luck…)

THE WINNER

Sean Linley from PIC legal  with

Happy Xmas (Standard Basis Costs is over)

“Last Case Management Conference, you approved my Costs Budget,
But the very next day, I exceeded it anyway.

This year to save me from tears,

I am going to change profession.”

THE RUNNER UP

Yes, you can assign your CFA, fa la la la la la la la la, anything else would be lunacy, fa la la la la la la la la, hear the joy across the nation, fa la la la la la la la la, It’s assignment not novation

 

 

THE CONTEST

Simply post on Twitter*, or on the comments section of this blog, or otherwise send to me, the best Christmas music idea for lawyers.

  • Song titles.
  • Adapted Christmas songs or carols.
  • Your own legal Christmas song or carol.
  • Extracts from your own singing/playing (if I can put them on the blog I will ).

Use as much space as you want. You can even use more than 140 characters on Twitter – or spread it across several tweets.

(* remember to use the hashtag #LEXMAS2017)

HOW TO ENTER

Make a donation to the Billable Hour appeal here (mentioning #LEXMAS2017)

Tweet your idea using the #LEXMAS2017 hashtag or put it on the comments section of this blog.

If it involves video, or tape recording, I will try to find a way to put it up. In any event it will be passed on to our highly trained and carefully selected judging panel.

There are no entry criteria. You don’t have to be a lawyer to enter. You don’t have to be in the UK.

You can enter as an individual, as a group or even as a firm. (Bear in mind there is only one T shirt, but I will get  a little trophy made).

 

THE JUDGING CRITERIA

There are no objective criteria (so far as I can tell).  No form of entry has preference over another. All bets are off (or on). There is everything to play for.

I’m hoping to pass off the job of judging to a real live judge and some specialist assistants. They will have to remain anonymous to avoid any risk of lobbying, unnecessary skeleton arguments etc.

THE WINNER – GETS THE T-SHIRT AND THE TROPHY…

The winner will get a specially designed T-Short “Legal Christmas Song Winner 2017” – with the winning title emblazoned on the front. Plus (and this is new for this year) a trophy…

   

 

 

THE CLOSING DATE:  22nd DECEMBER 2017 4.pm (NO RELIEF FROM SANCTIONS AVAILABLE FOR LATE ENTRIES)

As soon as possible after the 22nd December.  This means that the T shirt will arrive early next year. (Not guaranteed to arrive in time for Christmas).

 

IN THE EVENT OF A TIE

I will get two T shirts made.

 

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

The judges’ decision will be final. No system of appeal exists.  If you lose you can (and indeed must) complain on Twitter (or in the comments section below) that you were robbed. That will be your sole legal remedy.

THE ENTRIES (SO FAR)

There are some in the comments section below. The entries from Twitter (and email) .

 

Oh little town of Westminster How often you do lie The only truth that you accept Is from the ABI

Dashing through the office,
It’s nearly Christmas time,
Excited for a break
With lots of cheese and wine,Friday afternoon,
Get a Part 18 from D,
Stressing out completely,
I’m on annual leave next week…Jingle bells, jingle bells,
Oh no, not for me,
I’ll be chained to my laptop
For three more months at least,Jingle bells, jingle bells,
Ha ha not a chance,
Not while I am still doing
The litigation dance.

Dashing through the house,
Now on annual leave,
But D’s up to its tricks,
Part 36 on Christmas Eve,

Digging out the laptop,
To draft some ITC,
Get them out to Counsel,
No rest for them or me…

Jingle bells, jingle bells,
Oh no, not for me,
Litigation doesn’t care
That I’m on annual leave,

Jingle bells, jingle bells,
Will have to wait you see,
As a lawyer, it’s the
Litigation life for me.

Festive fun is calling,
But lots to finish first,
When it comes having breaks,
We lawyers are the worst,

Now it’s Christmas Day,
The day I love the best
I really, really love my job,
But so glad of a rest…

Jingle bells, jingle bells
Put the laptop down,
Lots of food and alcohol
And family all around,

Jingle bells, jingle bells,
Put the phone on mute,
Merry Christmas you hard working lawyers,
All of you I salute!

Yes, you can assign your CFA, fa la la la la la la la la, anything else would be lunacy, fa la la la la la la la la, hear the joy across the nation, fa la la la la la la la la, It’s assignment not novation

May not satisfy seasonality requirements for but remix of “Hard Brexit” is unofficial Christmas single in tribute to international grouping “Libralex

See the video here

 Dec 3

Good King Donald did fall out

With Bannon known as Stephen T

hen the chicken was dished out

Deep fried crisp and even

FROM UNDERWOODS

 To the tune of Jingle Bells

 

Ring Ring Ring

The phone goes

Another case awaits.

 

Mrs and Mr need a solicitor to help them get their claim ohhh.

 

Ring Ring Ring

The phone goes

It’s time to go to court

 

Who shall we sue?

Will it be you?

Let’s hope not at Christmas time.

 

Ohh, Ding Ding Ding

Case is won

Let’s all shout and cheer

 

Underwoods Solicitors are ready any time of year!

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