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John Dove, founder of the National Speed Mooting Competition, speaks to people within law on each episode. His guests will range from students to Silks and everyone in between.
Here we are with the next episode of the Partners in Crime, Legal Podcast. In today’s episode John and Hayley discuss the upcoming National Speed Mooting Competition Autumn Cup 2024 and the upcoming sessions are the Advocacy Club. Further, they explore the criminal law, bad character evidence and commercial awareness. Enjoy.
Here we are with the next episode of the Partners in Crime, Legal Podcast.
In today’s episode criminal barrister, John Dove and commercial solicitor, Hayley Crombleholme reflect on Speed Mooting’s recent competition and they discuss their upcoming events, including the next competition and the upcoming sessions are the Advocacy Club.
Further, they explore the criminal law, Goodyear indication and the different tracks that exist within civil litigation.
For those who enjoy WWE, you’re also in luck, as that topic made an appearance more than once!
Enjoy.
Welcome to the latest episode of the podcast with criminal barrister, John Dove and Commercial solicitor, Hayley Crombleholme.
In this episode John and Hayley discuss:
- advocacy club and advocacy competitions-
the default judgment and process for setting it aside
- a Newton hearing -
Transferring form a solicitor to a barrister,
and much more!
Enjoy!
In the latest episode criminal barrister John Dove and commercial solicitor Hayley Crombleholme talk all about the difference between barristers and solicitors and why some might choice on route over the other.
The team also answer some questions posed to them from their listeners and they finish with a recap of upcoming Speed Mooting events! Enjoy!
In this brand new Speed Mooting, Conversations with Counsel podcast, criminal barrister John Dove, interviews former silk barrister and judge, His Honour Michael Stokes KC. In this podcast, we discuss Michael's career at the Bar, various cases he dealt with a judge and Michael gives lots of advice to aspiring and junior lawyers. Enjoy!
In this episode criminal barrister John Dove and commercial solicitor Hayley Crombleholme talk all about the journey to get pupillage and training contracts. They also discuss the latest drama with the criminal court and prison systems and, of course, Harry Potter and Formula One creeps in there too!
In this episode criminal barrister, John Dove and commercial solicitor, Hayley Crombleholme discuss (amongst other things!):
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mooting
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advocacy club and advocacy competitions
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opportunities at the speakers club
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commercial awareness; and
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John's week at court.
In this episode, criminal barrister John and commercial solicitor Hayley talk about; their routes into law, their recent trips to London, common mistakes to avoid in advocacy and a first appearance in criminal litigation.
In this latest episode, criminal barrister, John Dove and commercial solicitor, Hayley Crombleholme, talk all things Mooting.
They also discuss an exceptional hardship hearing, Harry Potter and the legal world and what is coming up at the Advocacy
Club.
In the latest episode of the Partners in Crime Podcast; lawyers John and Hayley discuss the importance of work experience, both legal and non legal. They also discuss the difference between being a barrister and solicitors and the importance of networking in the legal industry.
This is the latest episode of the Partners in Crime Podcast, with the Speed Mooting team, John and Hayley, discussing the following:
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updates on advocacy competitions;
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updates on the advocacy club;
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commercial awareness;
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staying true to yourself in the legal profession;
and much more. Enjoy!
Welcome to this introductory podcast episode with the Speed Mooting team: John Dove and Hayley Crombleholme.
On this episode of the podcast, John Dove is joined by Hannah Fountain.
Hannah is a family law barrister at 2 New Street Chambers.
Hannah has judged at a number of our competitions.
During the podcast, Hannah discusses many topics including her route into law, provides advocacy advice and her position as a family law barrister. Hannah also answers the most important question: whether crisps belong on a sandwich.
On this episode of the podcast, John Dove is joined by Jas Dhaliwal.
Jas is a barrister at Citadel Chambers.
Jas has judged at many of our competitions and appeared on our panel sessions.
During the podcast, Jas discusses many topics including his journey to the Bar, the differences in civil and criminal advocacy and shares tips on mooting. Jas also answers the most important question: whether crisps belong on a sandwich.
If you are looking for ways to develop your mooting, there are some helpful tips shared in this video. Here at speed mooting, we regularly run fun mooting and advocacy competitions. Full details of what we do can be found on our website: speedmooting.com
On this episode of the podcast, John Dove is joined by Rebecca Reeves. Rebecca is a barrister at Cornwall Street BarristersRebecca has judged at many of our competitions and appeared on our panel sessions. During the podcast, Rebecca talks about her journey to becoming a barrister, life as a barrister in addition to sharing tips on advocacy. Rebecca gives her view on the most important question: whether crisps belong on a sandwich.
In this video that was recorded at the May 2023 Legal Advocacy Club session, Speed Mooting founder, John Dove, shares his top tips on how to perform a bail application along with general tips for submissions advocacy. In the video, John covers the following points:• How to begin your submissions • Structuring the application• How to structure the application• How to address the objections to bail• TSuggesting suitable bail conditions• How to concludeFor more information on the Advocacy Club, visit speedmooting.com/advocacy-club
On this episode of the podcast, John Dove is joined by Michael Trevelyan.
Michael is a barrister at Cornwall Street Barristers
Michael has judged at many of our competitions and appeared on our panel sessions.
During the podcast, Michael discusses many topics including his route to the Bar, his current varied practise and provides some tips for aspiring barristers. Michael also answers the most important question: whether crisps belong on a sandwich.
On this episode of the podcast, John Dove is joined by Matthew Parry.
Matthew is a lecturer at Swansea Law School and was previously a solicitor advocate.
Matthew has judged at many of our competitions.
During the podcast, Matthew discusses many topics including his route into practice, tips for aspiring lawyers and what he enjoys about his current profession. Matthew also answers the most important question: whether crisps belong on a sandwich.
On this episode of the podcast, John Dove is joined by Jack Meek. Jack is an employed barrister at the Government Legal Department. Jack has judged at many of our competitions and appeared on several of our Q&A sessions. During the podcast, Jack discusses many topics including various jobs he completed before commencing pupillage, tips for pupillage applications and what he believes makes a good barrister. Jack also answers the most important question: whether crisps belong on a sandwich.
On this episode of the podcast, John Dove is joined by Ella Emblazon
Ella is a criminal barrister at Broadway House Chambers.
Ella competed in the National Speed Mooting Competition as a student as has judged at the competition as a practitioner.
During the podcast, Ella discusses many topics including her route into law, tips for good advocacy and her current role. Ella also answers the most important question: whether crisps belong on a sandwich.
On this episode of the podcast, John Dove is joined by Darren Weir Darren is a former criminal barrister and is currently a Senior Lecturer at Kent Law School. Darren is also the founder of the KLS Thomson Reuters National Law Student Triathlon. During the podcast, Darren discusses many topics including his route into law, tips for good advocacy, his current role and his non-legal roles. Darren also answers the most important question: whether crisps belong on a sandwich.
On this episode of the podcast, John Dove is joined by HHJ Nigel Lithman QC.
Nigel has been a criminal barrister, Crown Court Judge and Chairman of the Criminal Barrister's Association.
Nigel is also the author of the book, Nothing Like The Truth.
During the podcast, Nigel discusses many topics including why he went into law, what makes a good barrister, his time as Chairman of the CBA and most importantly, the perfect filling for a sandwich.
In this video that was recorded at the April 2022 Advocacy Club session, Speed Mooting founder, John Dove, shares his top tips for debating. In the video, John covers the following points: • Structure • Pace • Use of the voice • How to build an argument • Dealing with points of intervention • Eye contact • The use of notes For more information on the Advocacy Club, visit speedmooting.com/advocacy-club
This Q&A Session features a panel of barristers and solicitor advocates answering questions relating to courtroom advocacy.
The panel features:
Khadim Al'Hassan Barrister at Park Square Chambers
Carl Woolf Solicitor Advocate at Noble Solicitors
Callum Brook. Barrister at the Central Chambers
Alan Robertshaw Barrister at Goldsmith Chambers Alice
Kuzmenko Barrister at 1 Crown Office Row
Jamie Hill Barrister at 9 St John Street
Pritti Gihair Barrister at St John's Buildings
For details of further events, visit speedmooting.com
The aim of the event was to encourage those interested in a career as a judge to think about this option as early as possible. The event is ideal for practising lawyers and students alike. The event starts with a talk from HHJ Anuja Dhir QC. Anuja sits as a judge in the Old Bailey. Anjua speaks about about her career and her route to becoming a judge. There is then a talk from Jane Furniss CBE. Jane talks about her role at the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) and the application process. This is followed by a talk from Claire Thurlow on the wealth of useful material for aspiring judges on the JAC website. The event concludes with a Q&A session.
In this episode, John Dove (Speed Mooting founder) is interview by Robert Allen (2020 National Speed Mooting Competition Champion and Mooting Officer at Middle Temple Students' Association). Within the video, John talks about the history of the National Speed Mooting Competition, our current events and future plans. John explains the format of our current competitions and explain how the Advocacy Club works. More information is available at speed mooting.com This video was produced by Middle Temple Students' Association.
This Q&A Session features a panel of solicitors and barristers answering questions relating to family law. Questions were asked regarding the common areas of work for family lawyers, the scope for advocacy and advice on applications.
The panel features:
Callum Brook Barrister at Central Chambers
Fazeela Ishmael Barrister at Harcourt Chambers
Syeda Shabab Rizvi Barrister at Parklane Plowden Chambers
Jonathan Jackson Barrister at 18 St John Street Chambers
Antonia Birchall Solicitor at Irwin Mitchell
The session was sponsored by publicspeakingtuition.com
The series of events were organised an chaired by John Dove
his is the first ever Speed Mooting Podcast. The host, Speed Mooting founder John Dove, was joined by the the last two winners of the National Speed Mooting Competition, Arya Tabrizi (2019) and Robert Allen (2020). During the podcast, the guests discussed their experience of mooting, how to prepare and provided some handy pointers.
This Q&A Session features a panel of pupil barristers answering questions relating to applications, interviews and life in practise.
The panel features:
Alice Kuzmenko Pupil barrister 1 Crown Office Row
Gemma Carr Pupil barrister Spire Barristers
Callum Ross Pupil barrister Chavasse Court Chambers
Sophie Kenny Pupil barrister 30 Park Place
Niamh Ingham Pupil barrister Deans Court Chambers
Adam White Pupil barrister 9 St John Street
Sophie Kenny Pupil barrister 30 Park Place
Ella Embleton Future pupil Broadway House Chambers
Andrew Pope Pupil Barrister Liverpool Civil Law
The session was sponsored by publicspeakingtuition.com
This Q&A Session features a panel of individuals that have taken an alternative pathway in the law. Questions were answered in relation to things that make individuals stand out, the difference in barristers and solicitor advocates, changing careers and life in practise.
The panel features: Callum Brook Barrister (ex solicitor) at Central Chambers
James Oliveira-Agnew Barrister (ex solicitor) at Erimus Chambers
Carl Woolf Solicitor Advocate at Noble Solicitors
Gerard Rogerson Barrister (ex solicitor) at CPS
Sarah Ramsey Tutor (ex solicitor) at University of Law
John Dilworth Retired Barrister / Chief Crown Prosecutor
Daniel Lo Solicitor at Rogers (Singapore)
The session was sponsored by publicspeakingtuition.com
This Q&A Session features a panel of solicitors answering questions relating to applications, interviews, life in practise, the LPC and SQE.
The panel features:
Lucy Steven Solicitor at Crombie Wilkinson
Sunil Singh Solicitor at Freshfields
Shauna Thompson Solicitor at Praxis Law
Ishrat Noori Solicitor at Issat and Co Solicitors
Stephen Sadler Solicitor at DAC Beachcroft
David Chester Trainee Solicitor at Davies and Partners
Andrew Ball Future Trainee Solicitor at Weightmans
Sarah Ramsey Dean at University of Law Birmingham
The session was sponsored by publicspeakingtuition.com
Our panel of barristers share their top tips for aspiring barristers. The panel features:
Oliver King Barrister St Johns Buildings
Jack Troup Barrister 15 Winckley Square
Syed Ahmed Barrister Normanton Chambers
Khadim Al'Hassan Barrister Park Square Chambers
Bernice Campbell Barrister 7 Harrington Street Chambers
The session was sponsored by publicspeakingtuition.com