Are You Making These 7 Mistakes in Your Pupillage Application? (And How to Fix Them)

Are You Making These 7 Mistakes in Your Pupillage Application? (And How to Fix Them)

Are You Making These 7 Mistakes in Your Pupillage Application? (And How to Fix Them)John Dove
Published on: 31/07/2026

7 common mistakes aspiring barristers make in their pupillage applications and how to fix each one — from generic answers to missing advocacy experience.

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A Day in the Life of a Junior Commercial Solicitor

A Day in the Life of a Junior Commercial Solicitor

A Day in the Life of a Junior Commercial SolicitorHayley Dove
Published on: 29/07/2026

A realistic look at a day in the life of a junior commercial solicitor and former property litigator, from the Liverpool commute to drafting advice notes and client conferences.

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Civil Submissions Made Simple: Your Next Step in Courtroom Advocacy

Civil Submissions Made Simple: Your Next Step in Courtroom Advocacy

Civil Submissions Made Simple: Your Next Step in Courtroom AdvocacyJohn Dove
Published on: 22/07/2026

A practical guide to civil submissions and how the Legal Skills Academy session on 28th July works. Materials provided, no drafting, just structured practice.

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The National Speed Mooting Competition, Autumn Cup Is Coming: Everything You Need to Know

The National Speed Mooting Competition, Autumn Cup Is Coming: Everything You Need to Know

The National Speed Mooting Competition, Autumn Cup Is Coming: Everything You Need to KnowHayley Dove
Published on: 06/07/2026

The National Speed Mooting Competition Autumn Cup is back on 19 September 2026. In-person solo advocacy, real barrister judges, all materials provided. Sign up now at speedmooting.com/autumn-cup-2026.

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Bar Course Survival Guide: 5 Things to Do Before Day One

Bar Course Survival Guide: 5 Things to Do Before Day One

Bar Course Survival Guide: 5 Things to Do Before Day OneJohn Dove
Published on: 30/06/2026

Kicking off the Bar Course? Master advocacy, practitioner texts & commercial awareness before day one with our survival guide for aspiring barristers.

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Reflecting on Our Biggest Plea in Mitigation Competition Yet

Reflecting on Our Biggest Plea in Mitigation Competition Yet

Reflecting on Our Biggest Plea in Mitigation Competition YetHayley Dove
Published on: 24/06/2026

We brought together 200 aspiring advocates for our biggest Plea in Mitigation competition yet. Hrishiraj shares his journey, judges weigh in, and we break down why this advocacy skill matters for your legal career.

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