The Ultimate Guide to Pupillage Research: Everything You Need to Succeed

The Ultimate Guide to Pupillage Research: Everything You Need to Succeed

The Ultimate Guide to Pupillage Research: Everything You Need to SucceedJohn Dove
Published on: 13/03/2026

Pupillage applications start long before you press submit. Learn how to research chambers properly, understand what they’re really looking for, and build stronger applications with our ultimate pupillage research guide.

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Inside the Legal Skills Academy: Developing Real Legal Skills

Inside the Legal Skills Academy: Developing Real Legal Skills

Inside the Legal Skills Academy: Developing Real Legal SkillsJohn Dove
Published on: 11/03/2026

Knowing the law is only part of being a lawyer. This article explores how aspiring lawyers can develop the practical skills needed for advocacy, communication, and legal practice.t Description

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7 Mistakes You’re Making in Your Mooting Competition (and How to Fix Them)

7 Mistakes You’re Making in Your Mooting Competition (and How to Fix Them)

7 Mistakes You’re Making in Your Mooting Competition (and How to Fix Them)John Dove
Published on: 02/03/2026

Ditch the script and win the judge! Fix these common mooting mistakes and sharpen your advocacy skills with Speed Mooting.

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Pupillage Fairs: Why They’re Actually Worth Your Saturday (and How to Ace Them)

Pupillage Fairs: Why They’re Actually Worth Your Saturday (and How to Ace Them)

Pupillage Fairs: Why They’re Actually Worth Your Saturday (and How to Ace Them)Hayley Dove
Published on: 26/02/2026

Stop skipping pupillage fairs! Learn how to network without being weird, why the 'vibe check' matters more than the brochures, and get the lowdown on the Northern Pupillage Fair.

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Cross-Examination: How to Handle a Difficult Witness Like a Pro

Cross-Examination: How to Handle a Difficult Witness Like a Pro

Cross-Examination: How to Handle a Difficult Witness Like a ProJohn Dove
Published on: 18/02/2026

Our latest guide shows you how to handle cross-examination like a seasoned pro.

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'Oops, I Missed the Deadline': A Guide to Relief from Sanctions (and the Denton Test)

'Oops, I Missed the Deadline': A Guide to Relief from Sanctions (and the Denton Test)

'Oops, I Missed the Deadline': A Guide to Relief from Sanctions (and the Denton Test)Hayley Dove
Published on: 12/02/2026

Become a master of civil advocacy with our guide to Relief from Sanctions. Learn how to argue the Denton test like a pro and fix procedural slips.

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