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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.
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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In this episode criminal barrister, John Dove and commercial solicitor, Hayley Crombleholme discuss (amongst other things!):
- mooting
- advocacy club and advocacy competitions
- opportunities at the speakers club
- commercial awareness; and
- John's week at court.
In this latest episode, criminal barrister, John Dove and commercial solicitor, Hayley Crombleholme, talk all things Mooting.
They also discuss an exceptional hardship hearing, Harry Potter and the legal world and what is coming up at the Advocacy
Club.
In this episode criminal barrister John Dove and commercial solicitor Hayley Crombleholme talk all about the journey to get pupillage and training contracts. They also discuss the latest drama with the criminal court and prison systems and, of course, Harry Potter and Formula One creeps in there too!
In this episode, criminal barrister John and commercial solicitor Hayley talk about; their routes into law, their recent trips to London, common mistakes to avoid in advocacy and a first appearance in criminal litigation.
In the latest episode of the Partners in Crime Podcast; lawyers John and Hayley discuss the importance of work experience, both legal and non legal. They also discuss the difference between being a barrister and solicitors and the importance of networking in the legal industry.
This is the latest episode of the Partners in Crime Podcast, with the Speed Mooting team, John and Hayley, discussing the following:
- updates on advocacy competitions;
- updates on the advocacy club;
- commercial awareness;
- staying true to yourself in the legal profession;
and much more. Enjoy!
Welcome to this introductory podcast episode with the Speed Mooting team: John Dove and Hayley Crombleholme.
On this episode of the podcast, John Dove is joined by Jas Dhaliwal.
Jas is a barrister at Citadel Chambers.
Jas has judged at many of our competitions and appeared on our panel sessions.
During the podcast, Jas discusses many topics including his journey to the Bar, the differences in civil and criminal advocacy and shares tips on mooting. Jas also answers the most important question: whether crisps belong on a sandwich.
On this episode of the podcast, John Dove is joined by Michael Trevelyan.
Michael is a barrister at Cornwall Street Barristers
Michael has judged at many of our competitions and appeared on our panel sessions.
During the podcast, Michael discusses many topics including his route to the Bar, his current varied practise and provides some tips for aspiring barristers. Michael also answers the most important question: whether crisps belong on a sandwich.
On this episode of the podcast, John Dove is joined by Matthew Parry.
Matthew is a lecturer at Swansea Law School and was previously a solicitor advocate.
Matthew has judged at many of our competitions.
During the podcast, Matthew discusses many topics including his route into practice, tips for aspiring lawyers and what he enjoys about his current profession. Matthew also answers the most important question: whether crisps belong on a sandwich.
On this episode of the podcast, John Dove is joined by Ella Emblazon
Ella is a criminal barrister at Broadway House Chambers.
Ella competed in the National Speed Mooting Competition as a student as has judged at the competition as a practitioner.
During the podcast, Ella discusses many topics including her route into law, tips for good advocacy and her current role. Ella also answers the most important question: whether crisps belong on a sandwich.
On this episode of the podcast, John Dove is joined by Darren Weir Darren is a former criminal barrister and is currently a Senior Lecturer at Kent Law School. Darren is also the founder of the KLS Thomson Reuters National Law Student Triathlon. During the podcast, Darren discusses many topics including his route into law, tips for good advocacy, his current role and his non-legal roles. Darren also answers the most important question: whether crisps belong on a sandwich.
On this episode of the podcast, John Dove is joined by HHJ Nigel Lithman QC.
Nigel has been a criminal barrister, Crown Court Judge and Chairman of the Criminal Barrister's Association.
Nigel is also the author of the book, Nothing Like The Truth.
During the podcast, Nigel discusses many topics including why he went into law, what makes a good barrister, his time as Chairman of the CBA and most importantly, the perfect filling for a sandwich.
his is the first ever Speed Mooting Podcast. The host, Speed Mooting founder John Dove, was joined by the the last two winners of the National Speed Mooting Competition, Arya Tabrizi (2019) and Robert Allen (2020). During the podcast, the guests discussed their experience of mooting, how to prepare and provided some handy pointers.
In Episode 101 of the Partners in Crime Podcast, John and Hayley discuss why non-legal work experience can be one of the biggest advantages when starting a legal career.We also answer audience questions about:- How to build a professional reputation early in your legal career- The importance of providing excellent service to clients and solicitors- Whether advocacy can be taught or if it’s a natural skill; and- Practical ways to manage nerves before speaking or performing advocacyAlong the way, we share personal stories from our own careers, from working in retail and hospitality while studying law, to building specialist practices and learning advocacy skills over time. If you're a law student, aspiring barrister, trainee solicitor, or junior lawyer, this episode is packed with practical insight into the skills that really matter in the profession.👍 If you enjoy the episode, make sure to like, comment and subscribe for more legal career advice and advocacy insights.🌐 To learn more about what we do, visit: https://speedmooting.com#legalcareers #lawstudents #barristers #trainingcontract #advocacy #lawpodcast #speedmooting
In this episode of the Speed Mooting Podcast, we have a Conversations with Counsel special. With John Dove speaking to specialist costs barrister Darren Malone of 18 St John Street Chambers about his unconventional journey to the Bar.We discuss becoming a barrister later in your career, securing BSB exemption, working as a costs advocate, detailed assessments, costs case management conferences (CCMCs), reported costs cases, and the importance of commercial awareness in legal practice.If you’re an aspiring barrister, law student, or junior lawyer interested in advocacy, costs law, or non-traditional routes to the Bar, this episode offers practical insight and honest career advice.
100 episodes ago… we had no studio and no clue, but we had an idea and pressed record without knowing what would come next.In this milestone episode, Hayley and John look back at how a small side project turned into a legal community creating real opportunities for aspiring barristers and solicitors, from running four structured competitions a year to launching initiatives like the Northern Pupilage Fair.They share the turning points that changed everything, the early technical disasters, and the mindset shifts that helped them push through imposter syndrome and self-doubt.You’ll hear a sharp breakdown of mooting vs mock trials, why advocacy confidence is built (not born), and why feeling nervous is often the biggest sign you’re levelling up.If you’re a law student, aspiring barrister, or lawyer trying to find your footing; this episode is proof that you don’t need to start polished. You just need to start.100 episodes. Still building. Still opening doors.👉 If you’re serious about building confidence and breaking into the legal profession, hit subscribe and join the community.
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 mootsMoving away from scriptsHandling impromptu advocacyDefending a client who admits guiltReal advice. Real courtroom insight. One episode away from triple figures. 🍦
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.
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.
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