If your first moot is a disaster, do not worry. That is completely normal!!

If your first moot is a disaster, do not worry. That is completely normal!!

If your first moot is a disaster, do not worry. That is completely normal!!John Dove
Published on: 23/04/2026

Your first moot might be a disaster. This post explains why making mistakes is the secret to building advocacy resilience and why judges value recovery over a flawless, robotic script. Embrace the chaos! ⚖️

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5 Steps to Master SQE2 Advocacy

5 Steps to Master SQE2 Advocacy

5 Steps to Master SQE2 AdvocacyJohn Dove
Published on: 22/04/2026

This post breaks down the 5 steps to mastering oral submissions for SQE2, from clinical intros to handling judicial fire, so you can turn nerves into courtroom confidence. ⚖️✨

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How to Secure a Bar Course Scholarship (Real Tips from Successful Candidates)

How to Secure a Bar Course Scholarship (Real Tips from Successful Candidates)

How to Secure a Bar Course Scholarship (Real Tips from Successful Candidates)Rebecca Hoddy
Published on: 21/04/2026

A practical guide to Bar Course scholarships, covering applications, interviews and what actually works, featuring honest advice and real tips from successful scholars to help you stand out and secure funding.

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How to answer questions under pressure pupillage interview.

How to answer questions under pressure pupillage interview.

How to answer questions under pressure pupillage interview. John Dove
Published on: 17/04/2026

Learn how to handle panel scrutiny like a pro. From the power of a "productive pause" to the improv-inspired "Yes, and..." strategy, here’s how to stay composed when the heat is on in a pupillage interview.

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7 Mistakes You're Making with Commercial Awareness (and How to Fix Them)

7 Mistakes You're Making with Commercial Awareness (and How to Fix Them)

7 Mistakes You're Making with Commercial Awareness (and How to Fix Them)Hayley Dove
Published on: 16/04/2026

This post breaks down the common pitfalls aspiring lawyers face with commercial awareness, like fact-cramming and ignoring the "why", and offers practical fixes to turn business insight into a powerful advocacy tool.

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Beyond the Books: How Business Knowledge Actually Makes You a Better Advocate

Beyond the Books: How Business Knowledge Actually Makes You a Better Advocate

Beyond the Books: How Business Knowledge Actually Makes You a Better AdvocateHayley Dove
Published on: 14/04/2026

Law doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Learn why commercial awareness is an advocate’s secret weapon and how understanding the 'business why' boosts courtroom conviction.

Tips and adviceCommercial Awareness