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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 this episode, John and Hayley reflect on the recently released Caroline Flack documentary to explore how criminal prosecutions work. They discuss the sensitive subject of assault by beating, and outline the two‑stage test used by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to decide whether cases proceed to trial.They also answer listener questions in our popular #AskSpeedSquad segment👉 Subscribe to the podcast for more thoughtful discussions on criminal law and advocacy, and visit speedmooting.com to learn more about how we can help you on your legal journey.
In this mini-catch-up episode, John and Hayley are filling you in on everything they've been up to over the past few weeks - from the buzz of the Liverpool Law Society Legal Awards to the newest developments in Speed Mooting.It’s a short and sweet check in while the team settles back in after their honeymoon, but don’t worry, they will be back next week with a full, feature-length episode!
In this episode, hosts John and Hayley share their Junior Lawyer’s Survival Guide — packed with honest, practical advice for anyone starting out in law.They discuss how to make the most of your training period, handle mistakes with professionalism, and build meaningful connections in your firm. Expect real insight, relatable stories, and a few laughs along the way as they break down what it really takes to survive (and thrive) as a junior lawyer.🎧 Subscribe for weekly episodes packed with tips, stories, and inspiration for aspiring and early-career lawyers.
In this episode of the Speed Mooting: Partners in Crime Podcast, hosts John and Hayley dive into the real differences between barristers and solicitors - from their daily routines and client interactions to how they juggle flexibility, teamwork, and the ever-growing pile of meetings that define legal life.They also lift the lid on what really goes on behind the scenes in law firms, how to manage competing cases without losing your sanity, and whether TV and film get the lawyer lifestyle even remotely right.It’s a lively, insightful, and honest conversation about the modern legal profession - with plenty of laughs (and a few truths every lawyer can relate to).💬 Join the discussion in the comments and let us know which role you’d choose — barrister or solicitor?👍 Like, subscribe, and follow the Speed Mooting Podcast for new episodes every Friday!
💍 Newlyweds, Networking & Navigating the Law! ⚖️In this episode John and Hayley are back - this time as newlyweds! They share some wedding highlights before diving into the power of building your personal brand online and how smart networking can open doors in the legal world.They also break down a major case on litigation rights making headlines, and tackle a listener’s question on how to juggle a demanding legal career with passion projects.It’s honest, funny, and packed with practical insight , perfect for aspiring lawyers looking for a mix of real talk and real advice.🎧 Tune in, take notes, and join the conversation.#PartnersInCrimePodcast #SpeedMooting #LegalCareers #Networking #LawStudents #Advocacy
In this episode of Speed Mooting: Partners in Crime, John and Hayley take a look back at their journey across 81 episodes — from early beginnings to building a growing community of aspiring lawyers. They dive into the latest Formula One updates, answer listener questions on advocacy skills and legal career paths, and unpack some of the biggest misconceptions about different areas of law. Along the way, they share personal reflections on their hobbies and debate whether success is more about raw talent or relentless persistence.
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