A student advocacy team in Somerset has secured formal sponsorship from a barristers’ chambers.
Huish Mooting, based at Richard Huish College, is now sponsored by Bristol’s Albion Chambers following a new partnership aimed at deepening students’ understanding of the legal profession.
The agreement will provide financial backing, professional coaching, and mentorship from experienced barristers to support members of the college’s student-led advocacy team.
Nick Jeanes, chambers director at Albion Chambers, said: "We are delighted to be supporting this fantastic initiative.
"The team at Huish Law School have done a brilliant job in providing fantastic facilities for aspiring barristers to learn and develop their skills and we are very proud to be supporting Huish on this journey.
"We hope this relationship will continue to develop and thrive over the coming years."
The sponsorship will give students access to coaching and mentoring from practising barristers.
It will also include opportunities to visit Albion Chambers and gain practical experience, as well as support in preparing for national competitions.
This includes the Bar Mock Trial Competition, in which Huish Mooting will compete in the South Wales heat at Cardiff Crown Court.
The partnership will also offer students a chance to develop real-world advocacy skills.
There are plans for the relationship to grow over time, with the potential for workshops, shadowing, and other enrichment activities.
On Thursday, October 16, the team spent a day in Bristol that included a talk from a circuit judge at Bristol Crown Court, a tour of Albion Chambers, and a Q&A with barristers and the chambers director.
Rowena Mudge, law course manager at Richard Huish College, said: "We are thrilled to welcome Albion Chambers as formal sponsors of Huish Mooting.
"Their support provides our students with invaluable access to professional insight, mentorship, and advocacy training.
"This partnership is a powerful example of how education and the legal profession can work together to create meaningful opportunities."
Robert Durdin, master of moots at Huish, said: "This sponsorship is a game-changer for our mooting team.
"The chance to work directly with barristers from Albion Chambers will elevate our students’ skills and confidence, especially as we prepare for the Bar Mock Trial Competition in Cardiff.
"We’re excited to see how this relationship develops."
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