... barrister accepted an unfunded pupilage in Lawson's chambers - Not paid for her work, only for tasks that "warranted payment" - She claimed she was entitled to the minimum wage in accordance with the National Minimum Wage Act 1998 (UK) - Lawson argued that there was no contract and that the parties had not intended to create legal relations - the court looked at the context of the agreement and the fact that the offer of pupilage had come at the end of a time consuming and expensive process with very serious consequences for the pupil - court found that under the circumstances legal relations were intended Useful Guidelines 1) How close was the family relationship? 2) What did the parties say to one another? 3) What were the surrounding circumstances when the statements were made? 4) Whether the parties have commercial interests? 5) How serious are the consequences for the party acting on the promise? Family, Social & Domestic ...

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