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Partners in Crime: 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: 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 Podcast | Partners in Crime #99 | Civil Litigation Explained plus your Advocacy Questions Answered!

    Episode 99 dives into the civil litigation process from start to finish, with a practical breakdown of pre-action protocols, issuing claims, track allocation, case management, settlement pressure, trial, and cost recovery . We also answer listener questions on: Judicial intervention in moots Moving away from scripts Handling impromptu advocacy Defending a client who admits guilt Real advice. Real courtroom insight. One episode away from triple figures. 🍦

    38 min

  2. FEB 13

    Speed Mooting Podcast | Partners in Crime #98 | How to Stand Out: Training Contract & Pupillage Advice

    We’re two episodes away from 100, and this week we’re answering your questions in a relaxed Ask Speed Squad special. We discuss how to improve vocabulary recall in public speaking, the biggest mistakes we see in training contract and pupillage applications, and how to properly sell yourself without underselling your strengths. We talk about standing out early in your legal career, building experience before qualification, and why commercial awareness is about analysis and impact, not simply knowing the headlines. There’s also a conversation about advocacy practice, volunteering, Speakers Club, and the small but costly errors that can undermine an otherwise strong application. And, as always, we find time for some off-topic moments, including a mooting story from a Primark interview and an unexpected Sunday lunch at the Inns of Court. If you’re an aspiring solicitor or barrister, this episode is full of practical insight and honest advice about breaking into the profession. If you enjoyed it, follow the podcast, leave a rating, and send in your questions for a future Ask Speed Squad episode.

    44 min

  3. FEB 9

    Hayley Dove: My journey from a Council Estate to Commercial Law

    In this webinar, Hayley Dove shares her journey into commercial law — from a working-class background in Liverpool to qualifying as a commercial property litigation solicitor and becoming Legal Director at Speed Mooting. She breaks down what commercial law really looks like in practice, how commercial solicitors and barristers work together, and the realities of billable hours, career progression, and imposter syndrome. The episode also covers practical advice for law students and aspiring barristers, including gaining commercial experience, securing vacation schemes and mini-pupillages, handling rejection, and building the core skills needed to succeed in commercial law.

    56 min

  4. FEB 5

    Speed Mooting Podcast l Partners in Crime #97 l Interview Preparation for Aspiring Barristers & Solicitors

    In Episode 97 of the Speed Mooting: Partners in Crime Podcast, John and Hayley focus on interview preparation for aspiring solicitors and barristers. They share practical advice on how to prepare effectively for legal interviews, including researching firms and chambers, avoiding common mistakes, managing nerves, and asking strong questions at interview.The episode also features Ask Speed Squad, where listener questions are answered on handling uncertainty as a self-employed barrister, using LinkedIn and networking effectively, learning from career setbacks, and what really goes on behind the scenes at Speed Mooting.This episode is particularly useful for anyone preparing for pupillage interviews, training contracts, vacation schemes, or assessment days, and offers honest, experience-based guidance to help listeners approach interviews with confidence and perspective.To learn more about how Speed Mooting can support your legal journey visit: https://speedmooting.com/

    49 min

  5. JAN 30

    Speed Mooting Podcast | Partners in Crime #96 | What Do Pupillage Panels Actually Care About?

    In Episode 96, Hayley and John take on comparison culture — the pressure of seeing everyone else’s legal career “wins” online while feeling like you’re standing still. With pupillage interview season approaching, they share honest reflections on delayed routes into practice, the reality behind social media success stories, and why not getting everything first time around is completely normal. Drawing on their own experiences, they explain why a legal career is a marathon, not a sprint. The episode also explores: What advocacy experience pupillage panels really value Whether mooting is essential Switching between solicitor and barrister routes Changing practice areas later in your career Plus updates on upcoming podcast guests, advocacy events, and the National Speed Mooting Competition 2026. If you’re questioning your progress or feeling behind — this one’s for you.

    44 min

  6. JAN 26

    Speed Mooting Podcast | Conversations with Counsel | Intellectual Property explained with guest star Tom Broster, founding partner of Asenda Law.

    What does intellectual property law really involve and what’s it like to build your own firm from scratch? Speed Mooting Presents: Conversations with Counsel welcomes IP specialist Tom Broster, founding partner of Asenda Law, for an in-person conversation about intellectual property, advocacy, and building a legal career on your own terms. Tom explains what IP law actually covers, reflects on his journey from studying IP at the University of Liverpool to working in Magic Circle firms, and discusses why he ultimately chose to set up his own practice. Alongside John Dove, he explores autonomy in legal careers, the realities of self-employment, and what motivates lawyers beyond job titles. The episode also looks at advocacy within IP law, including opportunities before the UK Intellectual Property Office, the role of solicitors and barristers, and why attention to detail really matters. Packed with practical advice for students and aspiring lawyers, this is definitely an episode not to miss!

    55 min

  7. JAN 23

    Speed Mooting Podcast | Partners in Crime #95 | Advocacy in Practice & Legal Career Reflections

    Episode 95 of the Speed Mooting Podcast is an audio-only special as John recovers from eye surgery - but the conversation is as lively as ever. John and Hayley kick things off by naming the episode after Lightning McQueen (95) and Logan Paul, before diving into wrestling, Netflix’s Unreal, and Jelly Roll’s inspiring fitness journey. They then share a packed update on what Speed Mooting has been up to in January, including: Hayley’s first solo webinar on Life as a Commercial Lawyer The launch and success of Advocacy in Practice events with 18 St John Street Chambers What makes practical advocacy and real-time feedback so valuable for aspiring lawyers In the Q&A segment, they answer listener questions on qualification timelines, regrets (or lack thereof), the importance of paralegal experience, and what they enjoy most about their legal careers — from courtroom advocacy to constant learning. A relaxed but insightful episode covering confidence, career paths, and why experience matters more than job titles.

    26 min

  8. JAN 16

    Speed Mooting Podcast | Partners in Crime #94 | Social Media, LinkedIn and Legal Careers

    Episode 94 of the Speed Mooting Partners in Crime Podcast tackles a question many aspiring and junior lawyers are asking: do you really need social media to build a legal career? John and Hayley discuss the pros and cons of using platforms like LinkedIn, the rise of legal influencers, and how social media can be used for networking, learning, and building a professional profile - while also stressing that it’s absolutely okay if social media simply isn’t for you. The episode also features an Ask Speed Squad Q&A, covering how to deal with rejection without feedback, imposter syndrome, knowing when you “actually know what you’re doing”, and whether gaining experience across multiple areas of law really matters. As always, the conversation mixes practical advice with honesty, humour, and real insight from practice and training.

    35 min
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Partners in Crime: 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: 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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