Upcoming Events

The Autumn Cup 2026

The National Speed Mooting Competition

19th September 2026

Here's what you get:

  • Real courtroom-style advocacy experience

  • Direct feedback from experienced practicing barristers & solicitors

  • A genuine boost to your CV & applications

  • The chance to test yourself under pressure

  • Practical insight into pupillage, applications & life at the Bar

  • Direct access to chambers, law firms & legal organisations

  • Live talks and practical workshops

  • Confidence about your next steps at the Bar

ALL PLACES NOW FILLED

Core Skills Training:

Commercial Awareness

Legal Skills Academy, live online session

22nd September 2026

Here's what you get:

  • Present on a real commercial topic in a live, interactive session

  • Discuss and debate with peers at the same stage as you

  • Receive structured feedback on your delivery and approach

  • Build the commercial fluency that pupillage, training contracts and practice demand

  • Put your advocacy skills to the test in a live,

  • Compete against 200 law students from across the country in a single-day online competition.

  • One competitor will be crowned the winner — but every participant walks away with experience that stands out on any application.

  • Places fill fast - our last competition sold out in two weeks - so join the mailing list and be the first to know when the sign up is launched.

Included with a Legal Skills Academy membership

Legal Advocacy Club:

Commercial Submissions

Legal Skills Academy, live online session

29th September 2026

Here's what you get:

  • Practise a piece of commercial law advocacy with all materials provided — no drafting required

  • Develop the structured submission skills that commercial practice demands

  • Receive direct feedback on your performance from peers in a supportive setting

  • Build the advocacy experience that sets your applications apart

  • Practise a piece of commercial law advocacy with all materials provided — no drafting required

  • Develop the structured submission skills that commercial practice demands

  • Receive direct feedback on your performance from peers in a supportive setting

  • Build the advocacy experience that sets your applications apart

Included with a Legal Skills Academy membership

Bail Application Competition

Online

December 2026 (date TBC)

Here's what you get:

  • Put your advocacy skills to the test in a live,

  • Compete against 200 law students from across the country in a single-day online competition.

  • One competitor will be crowned the winner — but every participant walks away with experience that stands out on any application.

  • Places fill fast - our last competition sold out in two weeks - so join the mailing list and be the first to know when the sign up is launched.

  • Put your advocacy skills to the test in a live,

  • Compete against 200 law students from across the country in a single-day online competition.

  • One competitor will be crowned the winner — but every participant walks away with experience that stands out on any application.

  • Places fill fast — our last competition sold out in two weeks.

£36

Reviews

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.”

Liam Ainscough

Law Lecturer, University of Bolton

“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.”