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 !

Enjoy!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.     Tips for aspiring barristers looking for a paralegal position. 

Enjoy!!