SQE2 Advocacy 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Mastering the Plea in Mitigation
John DovePublished on: 17/06/2026
Crush your SQE2 advocacy! Learn to master the plea in mitigation and delver with confidence.
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John Dove
Beyond the CV: 4 Practical Ways to Brush Up Your Courtroom Skills This Summer
John DovePublished on: 15/06/2026
Ditch the boring CV. Here are 4 practical ways to sharpen your advocacy and crush pupillage season!
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Social Mobility Day: Is the Legal Profession Still a Private Club?
John DovePublished on: 12/06/2026
Is law still a private club? For Social Mobility Day 2026, we talk grit, Hayley’s council estate roots, and how the Northern Pupillage Fair levels the field. Your story isn’t a limit—it’s a superpower
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The Advocacy Edge: Why Practical Training is the Missing Piece of Your Law Degree
John DovePublished on: 09/06/2026
Stop hiding in the library! A law degree teaches you to think, but not to act. Learn how to bridge the 'Advocacy Gap' with practical training and gain the edge in your pupillage applications.
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The Inside Scoop: What Mooting Judges Are Actually Putting on Their Score Sheets
John DovePublished on: 08/06/2026
Ever wondered what the judge is actually writing? We've pulled back the curtain on the mooting score sheet - here's exactly how you're being assessed, category by category.
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Beyond the Library: Why Your Non-Law Hobbies Actually Make You a Better Advocate
Hayley DovePublished on: 04/06/2026
See how hobbies like drama and gaming build top-tier legal advocacy skills. ⚖️
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