In this latest episode criminal barrister, John Dove, and commercial solicitor, Hayley Crombleholme tell you all about their latest events and activities.

John answers a listener's question regarding how he knew criminal law was the area for him, and they also share the best and worst advice they ever received back when they were still aspiring lawyers.

We hope you enjoy the episode. 

In this latest episode criminal barrister, John Dove, and commercial solicitor, Hayley Crombleholme tell you all about their latest events and activities.

They also answer your questions, giving advice on pupillage applications, their initial thoughts on the new barrister apprenticeship route and they talk about the difficulties in representing a client on a complex matter, and/ or a serious crime.

We hope you enjoy the episode.

In this latest episode, criminal barrister, John Dove, and commercial solicitor, Hayley Crombleholme, talk about their experiences as a paralegal before they both qualified and how that role shaped their legal careers for the better!

John also gave a useful overview on the infant settlement hearing - a common form of advocacy that paralegals, trainee and junior lawyers and advocates will be asked to perform. 

The team also gave their usual updates on their events including the Advocacy Club and the Northern Pupillage Fair.

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In this latest episode criminal barrister, John Dove and commercial solicitor, Hayley Crombleholme discuss:

1. Speed Mooting's Competitions

2. Speed Mooting's Advocacy Club

3. Speed Mooting's Northern Pupillage Fair and upcoming Pupillage Event.

They also discuss the recent SQE states and whether the new method for qualifying as a solicitor is truly fit for purpose.

For those following the duo's personal updates, they also give an update on their wedding plans.

And of course, they discuss the big news... the return of Suits!!

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In this latest episode of the Partners in Crime Podcast, criminal barrister, John Dove and commercial solicitor, Hayley Crombleholme discuss the following:

In the latest episode, criminal barrister, John Dove and commercial solicitor, Hayley Crombleholme answered a number of questions:

1. I was wondering if you have any advice to getting work experience?

2. Do you have any tips or advice you may have to make a start and get my foot in the legal industry.

3. Hayley - as a commercial solicitor, have you ever represented someone in a courtroom or tribunal? If so, would you say that the type of advocacy used is different compared to other areas of law?

4. I am doing a plea in mitigation moot (but a PSR was not given to us). Would you address the court as if there was one (so be creative) or should I just use the papers that have been given?

What did John and Hayley talk about on this week’s Partners in Crime, Legal Podcast?

1.        Commercial Awareness Corner – our duo talked about the US Election Results and the implications of this event

2.        They talked about their latest travel adventures including their trip to Nottingham University with their Advocacy Workshop

3.        John explains the difference between Mooting and Advocacy

4.        They talked about what’s coming up at the Advocacy Club and the importance of building up your confidence with public speaking practise

5.        They answered a great #AskSpeedSquad question which was all about improving your mooting skills

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 !

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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! 

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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!