Speed Mooting and Advocacy Club with John Dove

18:30 - 20:00 BST
24 July 2025
TBD
Criminal barrister John Dove brings over 12 years of advocacy expertise to Legist Lab. Discover how Speed Mooting is making oral advocacy accessible to all aspiring lawyers.
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About this event

What to expect

John Dove has, for over 12 years, been helping aspiring lawyers develop their advocacy skills and gain the experience needed to succeed in the legal profession.

Speed Mooting was founded by criminal barrister John Dove in 2012. He started with the National Speed Mooting Competition, an innovative event designed to make mooting more accessible and focus entirely on oral advocacy.

Since then, the club has grown to host a range of advocacy and mooting competitions, both online and in person, ensuring that participants of all backgrounds have the opportunity to develop their skills in a challenging yet supportive environment.

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Event details

Format
Date
24 July 2025
Time
18:30 - 20:00 BST
Location
Online
Cost
Free

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