Partners in Crime: Hosted by criminal barrister John Dove and commercial solicitor Hayley Crombleholme, Partners in Crime covers legal career advice, insights into the law and discussions on advocacy.
Conversations with Counsel: Conversations with Counsel provides a deep dive into the legal profession through interviews with law students, barristers, solicitors and even judges. The podcast covers career journeys, challenges in legal practice, and practical advice for aspiring lawyers looking to break into the industry.
How to Land a Paralegal Job After Your Law Degree, with Hannah Jackson | Conversations with Counsel
How do you land a paralegal role straight after your law degree? 🎓⚖️
In this episode of Conversations with Counsel, John is joined by Hannah Jackson, a recent LLB graduate, one of our inaugural Speed Mooting Ambassadors, and now a paralegal in civil litigation.
Hannah explains what a paralegal actually does, walks through her application process from paper application to final interview, and shares the experience that helped her stand out, from volunteering with the Witness Service to sitting on her university’s Bar Society committee and even working as a lifeguard. She also gives her top tips for interviews, an honest picture of how competitive paralegal roles are, and how students in any year can start building the skills employers want.
Plus, Hannah reflects on her year as a Speed Mooting Ambassador, why our competitions suit first-years, and of course, the all-important quickfire round. Do crisps belong on a sandwich?
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30 Oct 2026
“Avoid AI at All Costs”: Good Advice for Lawyers? | Speed Mooting | Partners in Crime Podcast Ep 135
This week, Hayley and John tackle a listener’s question: a lawyer told them to “avoid AI at all costs.” Is that good advice? They talk through where AI can genuinely help in legal practice, from proofreading to chronologies and reports on title, where it can land you in hot water, and why you should never cite a case you haven’t read.
They also discuss what actually makes someone ready to start practising (spoiler: you’ll never fully feel ready), how technology has changed the profession over the years, whether AI will take jobs, and finally settle the great holiday debate: Tenerife or Texas?
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23 Oct 2026
Why Lawyers Need More Than Legal Knowledge | Speed Mooting | Partners in Crime Podcast | Episode 134
Is mooting still useful if you don’t want to become a barrister? And what’s the most underrated transferable skill in law?
In episode 134, the Shaquille O’Neal Episode, John and Hayley discuss why mooting benefits aspiring solicitors too, how retail and hospitality experience can make you a better lawyer, and why clear communication matters when advising clients.
They also share practical tips for networking on LinkedIn, explain why generic messages often miss the mark, and give an honest update on pregnancy and the struggle to find maternity clothes!
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