Building my Confidence with Speed Mooting
Shayla Virgo shares how Speed Mooting transformed her from a nervous speaker into a confident advocate, helping her build skills, gain confidence, and pursue opportunities in mooting and beyond.

Shayla Virgo shares how Speed Mooting transformed her from a nervous speaker into a confident advocate, helping her build skills, gain confidence, and pursue opportunities in mooting and beyond.

A behind-the-scenes look at a day running Speed Mooting, from new glasses and breakfast in Allerton to recording Episodes 99–101 (yes, prosecco for 100), a LegalEx meeting, emails, Pancake Tuesday, and Advocacy Club debates.

Comparison can quietly derail confidence in law. This blog breaks down why LinkedIn is a highlight reel, not the full story, and how focusing on skill-building, not timelines or titles, is the key to real progress.

From nervous observer to confident pupil! Read the inspiring success story of a Speed Mooting Advocacy Club member, Susan Guest, who balanced motherhood, full-time work, and applications to secure pupillage.

From Advocacy Club to competition success, this blog explores how Speed Mooting helped build confidence, structure, research skills and professionalism for real courtroom advocacy.
A personal story by Law Student Aimée Gaches.