Speed Mooting

Speed Mooting - Training tomorrow's lawyers, today!

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Partners in Crime Podcast: Hosted by criminal barrister John Dove and commercial solicitor Hayley Crombleholme, Partners in Crime covers legal career advice, insights into the law and discussions on advocacy. Conversations with Counsel Podcast: Hosted by criminal barrister, John Dove Conversations with Counsel provides a deep dive into the legal profession through interviews with law students, barristers, solicitors and even judges. The podcast covers career journeys, challenges in legal practice, and practical advice for aspiring lawyers looking to break into the industry.

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Speed Mooting

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speedmooting.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Partners in Crime, Legal Podcast #31 - AskSpeedSquad special and the inside scoop into the Crown Prosecution Service 02.11.2024

It was an AskSpeedSquad special this week and In this latest episode of the podcast criminal barrister, John Dove, and Commercial Solicitor, Hayley Crombleholme, discussed: - John's experience at the Crown Prosecution Service - Inposter syndrome - Legal Applications; and - Mooting ! Enjoy!

Partners in Crime, Legal Podcast #30 - how to defend a guilty client, the process of a civil claim & more! 25.10.2024

This week, commercial solicitor,  Hayley Crombleholme , and criminal barrister,  John Dove : - Debunked another criminal law myth: do criminal barristers defend client’s when they know they are guilty? - Went through a step by step guide to a civil claim, - discussed their upcoming meetings at the Advocacy Club; - recapped their upcoming bail application competition;  -  And more!    Enjoy!

Partners in Crime, Legal Podcast #29 - the link between law and religion and 12 months at the criminal bar! 18.10.2024

This week, commercial solicitor, Hayley Crombleholme, and criminal barrister, John Dove, discussed: - The realities of the criminal bar - The events we have attended this week (including the service for the opening of the legal year and WWE Live) - Advocacy Club - How to present without notes - John's first 12 months at the bar. Enjoy!

Partners in Crime Legal Podcast #28 - What we wish we know as law students, Northern Pupillage Fair 2025 and more! 11.10.2024

In this latest episode criminal barrister, John Dove, and commercial solicitor, Hayley Crombleholme discuss: - Success at the first ever Northern Pupillage Fair and their plans to return the event in 2025 - Things that they both wish they knew as a law student - There upcoming bail application competition - October at the Advocacy Club, And more. Enjoy!

Partners in Crime, Legal Podcast #27 - Northern Pupillage Fair, Tenerife Fun and more! 11.10.2024

In this latest short special episode, criminal barrister, John Dove, and commercial solicitor, Hayley Crombleholme discuss their break in the sunny Canary Islands and why it's important to maintain a work / life balance - plus they recap their recent success with the Northern Pupillage Fair! Enjoy!

Partners in Crime, Legal Podcast #26 - vacation scheme tips, the criminal law basis of plea & more! 27.09.2024

In this latest episode criminal barrister John Dove, and commercial solicitor, Hayley Crombleholme, discuss: 1. The upcoming Northern Pupillage Fair 2. The criminal law basis of plea - what is it and when is it used? 3. Law firm vacation schemes, how to get through the assessment centre, how to excel in your interviews and how to impress on the scheme itself! Enjoy!

Partners in Crime Legal Podcast #25 - the sentencing of Huw Edwards, the Northern Pupillage Fair & more! 20.09.2024

In this week's episode, criminal barrister, John Dove, and commercial solicitor, Hayley Crombleholme discuss:   - FAQ for our upcoming Northern Pupillage Fair, what to wear, how to prepare etc! - The sentencing of Huw Edwards - were the sentencing guidelines followed correctly! - Our upcoming advocacy club - the closing speech special, - and more!   Enjoy!

Partners in Crime, Legal Podcast #24 - the importance of having a work / life balance in law & more! 13.09.2024

In this latest episode, criminal barrister, John Dove and commercial solicitor, Hayley Crombleholme discuss:   1.     A recap of the National Speed Mooting Competition, the Autumn Cup 2.     Upcoming session at the public speaking and legal Advocacy Club 3.     What’s coming up at the Northern Pupillage Fair 4.     Tips for balancing a demanding job 5.     The importance of a work / life balance 6...

Partners in Crime - Legal Podcast #23 - Vlogging, international law (UK v USA) and the Northern Pupillage Fair! 06.09.2024

In this latest episode, criminal barrister, John Dove and commercial solicitor, Hayley Crombleholme discuss:   1.        Learning from mistakes;  2.        Venturing into Vlogging;  3.        Case Management Hearings; 4.        Comparing litigation systems – UK v USA; 5.        The National Speed Mooting Competition; and 6.        The Northern Pupillage Fair.   Enjoy!

Conversations with Counsel - Legal Podcast #3 with the 2024 National Speed Mooting Champion, Romeo Ezekiel Ocfemia! 04.09.2024

In this latest episode, criminal barrister, John Dove interviews law graduate, Romeo Ezekiel Ocfemia. Romeo was the National Speed Moot 2024 Champion, the President of Oxford Brookes Law Society and the Student Community Champion 2024. As such he has tons of great experience and wisdom to share with law students and aspiring lawyers!

Partners in Crime, Legal Podcast #22 -#AskSpeedSquad special, your FAQ on witness handling and the upcoming Northern Pupillage Fair 30.08.2024

In this latest episode, criminal barrister John Dove and commercial solicitor Hayley Crombleholme answer your questions on topics such as:   The Northern Pupillage Fair:   1      Will the event be useful for aspiring solicitors? 2.         Is the event for Northern Based Pupillages only? 3.         How will the day be structured? and 4.         Is there still opportunities for exhibitors?    On Wi...

Partners in Crime Legal Podcast #21 - courtroom witness handling, looking after disabled clients & breaking into the law! 23.08.2024

In the latest podcast episode commercial solicitor, Hayley Crombleholme and criminal barrister John Dove discuss:    1. A recap of the Northern Pupillage Fair 2024 2. Dealing with disabled and vulnerable clients 3. How they both broke into the legal industry; and 5. Witness Handling at the Advocacy Club 4. A recap of upcoming events   Enjoy!!

Partners in Crime Legal Podcast #20 - the Northern Pupillage Fair launch, a guide to expert evidence in court proceedings and more! 16.08.2024

Here we are with our next episode of the Partners in Crime legal Podcast.    On this week’s episode criminal barrister John Dove and commercial solicitor Hayley Crombleholme discuss:   -       Celebrating 20 episodes -       The launch of the brand new Northern Pupillage Fair -       The learning the law segment on understanding the role of expert evidence in court  -       We answered your #asksp...

Partners in Crime Legal Podcast #19 - FAQs on the Advocacy Club, plus training contract and pupillage application hints & tips 09.08.2024

In this latest episode of the podcast, criminal barrister John Dove and commercial solicitor Hayley Crombleholme discuss:   - Highlights from the Ultimate Street Car Festival - Tips for training contract and pupillage applications  - The ongoing criminal trial at the Advocacy Club; and  - Frequently asked questions about the Advocacy Club.   Enjoy!

Partners in Crime Legal Podcast #18 - criminal trial process, an insight into commercial billing and UK v USA Jury service. 02.08.2024

In this latest podcast episode, criminal barrister John Dove and commercial solicitor, Hayley Crombleholme discuss:   -       The importance of attending court and observing trials -       How our speed mooting hosts found their areas of specialisms  -       USA v UK jury selection process -       The challenges when your client doesn’t show up to court -       The process of a criminal trial -   ...

Partners in Crime, Legal Podcast #17 - preparing for your training contact or pupillage, the difference between the Magistrates Court and the Crown Court & much more! 26.07.2024

In the latest Podcast episode, criminal barrister John Dove and Commercial Solicitor, Hayley Crombleholme discuss: - How important is it to choose the correct modules during your studies - How to prepare for your pupillage and training contract once you have your offer - How to remember your speech without using a script- The difference between Magistrates court and the Crown court; and - the lowd...

Full Mooting Course - by Speed Mooting 23.07.2024

This short online course is ideal for those that are new to mooting and experienced mooters looking for a refresher. During the course, John Dove delivered a talk covering a variety of points that can help anyone get started in mooting and also enhance their skills. At the end of the session, he also answers questions from the audience in a Q&A session.

Partners in Crime, Legal Podcast #16 - How can you use the kings speech to think commercially, what is a pre-sentence report and have your mooting questions answered! 19.07.2024

In this latest episode, criminal barrister, John Dove and commercial solicitor Hayley Crombleholme discuss: -what's coming up at Speed Mooting - how the change in parliament is a good opportunity to brush up on your commercial awareness - how to deal with judicial intervention and attacking your opponent when mooting - what is a pre-sentence report and how is it used in the criminal courts And...

Partners in Crime, Legal Podcast #15 - how will the change in UK government impact the Law in the UK? Listen to our Speed Mooting team discuss this and more! 12.07.2024

Join criminal barrister John Dove an commercial solicitor Hayley Crombleholme as they discuss: - How to conduct a criminal trial this summer with the Advocacy Club - How to take part in our next National Speed Mooting Competition- Learning the law - what is a Watson Hearing - Commercial awareness corner - how will the change in government impact property law; and much more!

Partners in Crime, Legal Podcast #14. In light of the Lucy Letby case, learn all about retrials in the criminal courts in this latest episode! Plus much more from the Speed Mooting Team. 05.07.2024

Join criminal barrister John Dove and commercial solicitor Hayley Crombleholme as they discuss: - what inspired them to go into the law - sentencing in relation to dangerous driving - retrials in the crown court, and - what's coming up at the Advocacy Club. Enjoy!

Conversations with Counsel #2 - Legal Podcast by Speed Mooting. Listen to Criminal Barrister, James Armstrong-Holmes talk about his approach to serious crimes and criminal advocacy! 03.07.2024

Join Speed Mooting's John Dove as he interviews criminal barrister, James Armstrong-Holmes in the 2nd episode of "Conversations with Counsel". In this episode, James discusses: - His journey to the law - Criminal law v Sports Law - How James deals with serious crimes and his approach to criminal advocacy. James also gives some great advice to aspiring lawyers. It's an episode not...

Partners in Crime - Legal Podcast - Episode 13 28.06.2024

In this latest episode, criminal barrister, John Dove and commercial solicitor, Hayley Crombleholme discuss: - how to prepare for a moot - traditional mooting v speed mooting - cross examination or examination in chief - interview failing - the criminal offence of failing to provide - Defending a claim. Enjoy and send in your comments to info@speedmooting.com

Partners in Crime, Legal Podcast, Episode 12 21.06.2024

Welcome to the latest episode of our legal podcast with criminal barrister, John Dove, and commercial solicitor, Hayley Crombleholme. In this episode the team discuss: - section 39A of the Criminal Justice Act; - the importance of the claim form and particulars on claim within civil litigation; - what coming up at the advocacy club and with the National Speed Mooting Competition; The team also ans...

Partners in Crime - Legal Podcast - Episode 11 15.06.2024

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.

Partners in Crime - Legal Podcast - Episode 10 07.06.2024

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 indicatio...

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