The Dove Academy sessions take place online via Zoom.  At each meeting, members are split into groups. Within your small group, you will perform the set take for that particular meeting. Once you have all performed, you will then discuss your performances within your group – both what went well and what can be improved. This gives you the chance to practise and develop your skills in a friendly environment! 

The Legal Advocacy Club sessions take place on the last Tuesday of the month, save for December. Meetings last from 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm. 

The Core Skills sessions take place on the second to last Tuesday of the month, save for December. Meetings last from 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm. 

In December there will be one meeting on the third Tuesday of the month which will focus on Core Skills.

The relevant papers for the meetings will be made available 7 days prior, so you will have a week to prepare.

Absolutely. The Dove Academy is open to anybody. Therefore those that have graduated from any course – whether it is the LLB, GDL, Bar Course, LPC, Master’s, PhD etc can join. 

Yes. Aspiring lawyers that are yet to commence their LLB or GDL are more than welcome to join. This is a great way of building experience prior to starting your studies. 

Yes. The Dove Academy is open to those of all abilities and experience levels. The instructions we provide are very comprehensive and all materials are provided. This means that complete beginners with no experience can join the Dove Academy. 

Yes. The bundles that we provide replicate realistic legal problems and therefore the Dove Academy is a great way for practising lawyers to practise and hone their skills. 

Certainly! The club has a friendly and inclusive atmosphere. This is the perfect place for those that are nervous or unconfident to practise advocacy and develop their skills in a safe environment. 

The papers and Zoom link are sent to the email address with which you register for the Dove Academy at least 7 days prior to your session. If you join the Dove Academy within 7 days of a session, we endeavour to send the papers to you as soon as possible after you register. 

We understand how busy you are – whether you are a student or in practice, your time is precious. We therefore ensure that the preparation required from you is limited. Our bundles are comprehensive and therefore include everything that you will need for the session. For the legal advocacy sessions, this will include all legislation, case law, pre-drafted skeleton arguments, sentencing guidelines etc. There is no research or drafting required for the legal sessions. You simply need to read the bundle and prepare your submissions. 

Yes. You can join the Dove Academy at any time throughout the year. 

You can manage your memberships at any time using our membership management link. All changes can be made quickly and securely in one place.