Wednesday 14th January 2026, Online at 7pm
LIFE AS A COMMERCIAL LAWYER -
FREE WEBINAR
Featuring Hayley Dove - Commercial Solicitor and Legal Director
Commercial law is one of the most competitive and fast paced areas of legal practice - but what is it really like to work inside a commercial law firm?
Join Hayley Dove, former commercial property litigator turned Legal Director at Speed Mooting, for an honest, practical session that lifts the curtain on day-to-day life in a commercial practice.
From client demands to teamwork, drafting to deadlines, Hayley will share what commercial firms expect, how the work actually feels, and the skills you need to thrive.
Perfect for anyone considering applying for training contracts, exploring commercial practice areas in the Bar, or trying to understand whether the commercial route is right for them.
What to Expect
A Talk from Hayley Dove: an honest look at her journey from trainee to commercial solicitor, what day-to-day life in a commercial law firm really involves, and the realities of working in a fast paced, client focused environment.
A Live Q&A Session: your chance to ask questions and get practical advice directly from a practising commercial solicitor; from applications and commercial awareness to firm culture and career development.
Insights & Guidance: whether you’re just starting your legal studies or preparing for training contract applications, this session will help you understand what it truly means to build a career in a commercial law firm, the work, the expectations, and the opportunities ahead.
Who should attend
This Webinar presents great career insights for a range of people, including:
Law and none law students and graduates
GDL, LPC/SQE, and Bar students
Anyone exploring commercial practice
Anyone curious about commercial firm culture
Whether you're years into your career or just getting started, this event will give you a real world look inside commercial legal practice; from someone who’s lived it.
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Held online (via Zoom)
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Wednesday 14th January 2026 at 7pm
About the Speaker
Hayley Dove is a former property litigator who trained and practised at top commercial law firms including Irwin Mitchell and Freeths. Her work involved acting for high-net-worth individuals, major commercial clients, and national businesses on all aspects of commercial property litigation, including complex disputes, urgent injunctions, and high value advisory work.
Hayley now works full-time as the Legal Director at Speed Mooting, where she leads on course development, advocacy training, and mentoring for aspiring lawyers across the UK. She brings a wealth of real-world commercial experience to help students understand what a legal career truly involves.
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Nicholas Stone
Future Pupil Barrister and 2023 National Speed Mooting Competition Champion
"Speed Mooting was very helpful with getting pupillage, as the pupillage process tests how well you can make a case.
The Speed Mooting competition gave me a good chance to become a better speaker, and to gain more confidence in my abilities. It's a great opportunity to test yourself and improve.”
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“The events I attended were insightful to the industry and mooting was fun and informative at the same time. I would highly recommend that undergraduate students attend the annual moot to not only increase their confidence, but to obtain skills that are desirable in practise. The NSMC team always provide more than enough information and the event is similar to the working paradigm of a barrister. As an academic, I always recommend these events to students.”
Mersede Mardani
Law Student
“Today I joined Speed Mooting's "Introduction to Mooting Course".
I must admit that prior to attending this course, I was not familiar with mooting or what a moot consists of. However, after participating in this course, I can confidently say that thanks to John Dove's incredibly informative presentation, I now thoroughly understand what a moot consists of, and I have the courage to apply this to a moot and experience it first-hand.
I look forward to putting into practice the knowledge I have gained today and continue to attend moots throughout my legal journey.”
