John DoveHow AI is changing legal work, why pupillage panels will still judge your own reasoning and judgement, and the six skills aspiring barristers should build deliberately.
John DoveHow to get real application evidence out of a mini-pupillage: what chambers look for, how to keep a useful record, and how to write about your experience with specific, honest detail.
John DoveA plain-English guide to pupillage and tenancy: the first and second six, how pupils are assessed and paid, how tenancy decisions are made, and what happens if you are not offered one
Hayley DoveA 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.
John DovePractical advice for competition day : how to prepare your submissions, manage nerves, handle judicial questions and use feedback to improve after each round.
Hayley DoveLearn 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.
