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Apr 13
1h 23m

Geoff Brown in conversation with Roger K...

Professor Roger Kneebone
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Geoff Brown is Education Services Coordinator at Middle Temple, one of the four Inns of Court in central London. He trained as an actor before moving to the world of the law and now has a particular interest in advocacy training for those at the start of a legal career - especially the Moot. In this conversation we explore Geoff's many skills and interests, including improv theatre and stand-up comedy.

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