Social Mobility Day: Is the Legal Profession Still a Private Club?

Social Mobility Day: Is the Legal Profession Still a Private Club?

Social Mobility Day: Is the Legal Profession Still a Private Club?John Dove
Published 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

The Advocacy Edge: Why Practical Training is the Missing Piece of Your Law Degree

The Advocacy Edge: Why Practical Training is the Missing Piece of Your Law DegreeJohn Dove
Published 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

The Inside Scoop: What Mooting Judges Are Actually Putting on Their Score Sheets

The Inside Scoop: What Mooting Judges Are Actually Putting on Their Score SheetsJohn Dove
Published 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

Beyond the Library: Why Your Non-Law Hobbies Actually Make You a Better Advocate

Beyond the Library: Why Your Non-Law Hobbies Actually Make You a Better AdvocateHayley Dove
Published on: 04/06/2026

See how hobbies like drama and gaming build top-tier legal advocacy skills. ⚖️

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10 Reasons Why Mooting Matters (More Than You Think)

10 Reasons Why Mooting Matters (More Than You Think)

10 Reasons Why Mooting Matters (More Than You Think)John Dove
Published on: 03/06/2026

If you are on the fence about mooting, this blog gives 10 reasons why mooting is great for any law student.

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I Graduated. Now How Do I Actually Get Advocacy Experience?

I Graduated. Now How Do I Actually Get Advocacy Experience?

I Graduated. Now How Do I Actually Get Advocacy Experience?John Dove
Published on: 02/06/2026

Graduates lose advocacy infrastructure overnight. Here's how to keep practising and stand out.

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