Mastering Mooting: Essential Tips for Aspiring Advocates

Mastering Mooting: Essential Tips for Aspiring Advocates

Mastering Mooting: Essential Tips for Aspiring AdvocatesJohn Dove
Published on: 21/01/2026

In this blog, John Dove shares practical tips on mooting, from structuring submissions and handling judicial questions to improving delivery and confidence. Ideal for aspiring advocates looking to sharpen their advocacy skills

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My Speed Mooting Competition Experience

My Speed Mooting Competition Experience

My Speed Mooting Competition ExperienceRebecca Hoddy
Published on: 05/10/2025

Speed Mooting Ambassador, Becca, shares her experience in the Speed Mooting Plea in Mitigation Competition - from preparing a case overnight to speaking under pressure. Her reflections and top tips offer reassurance and practical advice for anyone taking part in future Speed Mooting events.

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Mooting Mistakes

Mooting Mistakes

Mooting MistakesJohn Dove
Published on: 07/07/2025

5 mistakes I made in my first moot – from over-scripting to ignoring questions – and the lessons that helped me become a more confident advocate.

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John Dove: Breaking Barriers and Winning the Diversity and Inclusion Award

John Dove: Breaking Barriers and Winning the Diversity and Inclusion Award

John Dove: Breaking Barriers and Winning the Diversity and Inclusion AwardHayley Crombleholme
Published on: 09/04/2025

John Dove wins the 2025 LexisNexis Diversity & Inclusion Award for transforming access to law. From humble beginnings, he’s breaking barriers and opening doors for aspiring lawyers through Speed Mooting and more!

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