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1. Episode · Sep 25, 2026

   What would we change about the route to becoming a lawyer? | Partners In Crime | Speed Mooting Podcast | Ep 130 (opens the original)

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   If you could change one thing about the route to becoming a lawyer, what would it be? In Episode 130, John and Hayley discuss what they would change about qualifying for the legal profession if they were given the power to redesign the process. They explore the financial cost of qualification, whether postgraduate training should be linked more closely to securing pupillage or a training contract, the possibility of greater flexibility during pupillage, and the move from the LPC to the SQE. We t

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2. Episode · Sep 21, 2026

   From Solicitor Apprentice to Senior Crown Prosecutor | Conversations with Counsel with guest star Charlie Hayward (opens the original)

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   In this episode of Speed Mooting: Conversations with Counsel , John Dove is joined by Charlie Hayward, Senior Crown Prosecutor with the Crown Prosecution Service . Charlie takes us through his journey into law, from becoming part of one of the country's first solicitor apprenticeship programmes to qualifying as a solicitor and ultimately moving into criminal advocacy with the CPS. They discuss what life as a Senior Crown Prosecutor actually involves, the realities of courtroom advocacy, evidence

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3. Episode · Sep 18, 2026

   Would You Rather: Advocate Edition | Speed Mooting | Partners in Crime Podcast | Episode 129 (opens the original)

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   Would you rather forget your authorities or call the judge by the wrong title? And would you prefer a nightmare client or a nightmare opponent? This week, John and Hayley play Would You Rather: Advocate Edition , tackling some of the awkward situations advocates can find themselves facing in court. What starts as a bit of fun soon leads to a very honest discussion about life in legal practice, as John shares his experiences of dealing with difficult opponents and explains why sometimes the best

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4. Episode · Sep 11, 2026

   How to Overcome Public Speaking Nerves | Partners in Crime | Speed Mooting Podcast | Episode 128 (opens the original)

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   How do experienced advocates deal with nerves? How much of good advocacy is preparation versus thinking on your feet? And what keeps you going when your legal career isn't progressing the way you'd hoped? In Episode 128, John and Hayley answer more questions from the Speed Mooting community. John shares his advice for managing nerves before court and public speaking, explains the different purposes of opening and closing speeches, and discusses why preparation is at the heart of successful advoc

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5. Episode · Sep 4, 2026

   Think You Have No Legal Experience? Think Again | Partners in Crime | Speed Mooting Podcast | Ep 127 (opens the original)

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   Are you overlooking some of your most valuable experience when applying for opportunities in law? In Episode 127, John and Hayley look at how experiences such as working in retail and observing in court can give aspiring lawyers a wealth of transferable skills to discuss in applications and interviews. They also answer a question from a Year 12 student about how to stand out when applying to study law at university, before turning to advocacy and discussing how barristers stay calm when things d

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