Surviving the Autumn Application Season: Pupillage Gateway Dates, Vacation Scheme Deadlines and What to Actually Do

Surviving the Autumn Application Season: Pupillage Gateway Dates, Vacation Scheme Deadlines and What to Actually Do

Surviving the Autumn Application Season: Pupillage Gateway Dates, Vacation Scheme Deadlines and What to Actually DoHayley Dove
Published on: 23/09/2026

A practical guide to the autumn legal application season, including the Pupillage Gateway 2027 dates, winter vacation scheme deadlines, and how to research, apply and prepare.

Competition Time: How to Prepare for the National Speed Mooting Competition (And Keep Your Nerves in Check)

Competition Time: How to Prepare for the National Speed Mooting Competition (And Keep Your Nerves in Check)

Competition Time: How to Prepare for the National Speed Mooting Competition (And Keep Your Nerves in Check)John Dove
Published on: 18/09/2026

Practical advice for competition day : how to prepare your submissions, manage nerves, handle judicial questions and use feedback to improve after each round.

Commercial Awareness Questions: 5 Steps to Turn a News Story into a Strong Interview Answer

Commercial Awareness Questions: 5 Steps to Turn a News Story into a Strong Interview Answer

Commercial Awareness Questions: 5 Steps to Turn a News Story into a Strong Interview AnswerHayley Dove
Published on: 11/09/2026

Learn how to answer commercial awareness questions with a five-step framework: explain the news, assess its business impact, identify affected clients, connect it to legal work and suggest a practical next step.

We Rise Together: The Importance of Community in a Legal Career

We Rise Together: The Importance of Community in a Legal Career

We Rise Together: The Importance of Community in a Legal CareerRebecca Hoddy
Published on: 10/09/2026

In this blog, Speed Mooting ambassador and aspiring barrister, Becca Hoddy, discusses the importance of community on one's journey into the law.

The Commercial Awareness Question That Catches Everyone Out (And How to Answer It)

The Commercial Awareness Question That Catches Everyone Out (And How to Answer It)

The Commercial Awareness Question That Catches Everyone Out (And How to Answer It)Hayley Dove
Published on: 19/08/2026

Practical advice on answering commercial awareness questions by connecting current affairs to business impact, client needs and legal work.

Why Public Speaking Matters for Every Lawyer (Barrister or Solicitor)

Why Public Speaking Matters for Every Lawyer (Barrister or Solicitor)

Why Public Speaking Matters for Every Lawyer (Barrister or Solicitor)John Dove
Published on: 14/08/2026

Public speaking matters for every lawyer, barrister or solicitor. Build the confidence, clarity and structure behind strong advocacy.