National Pupillage Fair: Master the Plea in Mitigation with Speed Mooting

📅 Live on 30th October in collaboration with Speed Mooting

Sharpen your courtroom advocacy in this fast-paced, practical webinar brought to you by targetjobs in collaboration with Speed Mooting—the UK’s leading platform for high-energy mooting competitions, advocacy training, and professional legal networking.

What to expect on 30th October:

🎤 Real-time advocacy practice – Step into the shoes of a criminal barrister by delivering a 5-minute plea in mitigation, based on a case bundle sent to you the evening before—just like real court prep.

⚖️ Expert guidance – Hear from John Dove, criminal barrister and founder of Speed Mooting, as he shares invaluable insights and advocacy tips from inside the courtroom.

🧠 Fast-thinking skills – This format is designed to test your legal reasoning and persuasive ability under pressure—ideal preparation for pupillage and beyond.

🚨 Perform for a Live Final at the National Pupillage Fair – 22nd November

Outstanding participants will be selected to deliver their plea live on stage at the National Pupillage Fair in the prestigious Old Court Room of Lincoln's Inn.

You will receive feedback from a criminal barrister —with prizes up for grabs and a chance to impress chambers and recruiters in real time.

This is more than a workshop—it’s your gateway to the UK’s largest one-day plea in mitigation competition and a powerful opportunity to showcase your talent.

📌 Key Dates:

• 29th October: Case bundle emailed out (evening)
• 30th October: Live webinar - Plea in Mitigation Practice + Talk from John Dove
• 22nd November: Final - Live advocacy on stage at the National Pupillage Fair

💼 Open to all aspiring barristers—law and non-law students, graduates, and early-career professionals. Whether you're new to advocacy or looking to level up before interviews and pupillage applications, this event offers genuine courtroom experience, feedback, and national exposure.

👉 Register now and take the first step toward the courtroom.