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.

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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!

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 Witness Handling:

1. Finding a balance when asking questions without incriminating anyone

2. How to know when to re-examine

3. How to appropriately use signposting.

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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!!

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 #askspeedsquad questions on John’s journey to the Bar and;

-       we gave advice to A level students who aspire to join the legal profession

It was a fun episode (for those who enjoyed the fast and furious impressions last week, stay tuned for the teams’ prison break impression!) 

We hope you enjoy the episode. 

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

- Highlights from the Ultimate Street Car

- Tips for training contract and pupillage

 - The ongoing criminal trial at the Advocacy Club;

 - Frequently asked questions about the Advocacy

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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

-       How time recording works in commercial law firms.

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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 lowdown on what's coming up at Speed Mooting.

Enjoy!

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.

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 much more!