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Meet the Lawyer

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (UK) LLP

Francesca Drake secured a training contract at leading commercial firm Orrick without completing a vacation scheme or any other formal legal work experience due to the firm’s flexible recruitment criteria. Now a corporate solicitor, Francesca can typically be found advising clients ranging from private equity funds to green energy companies.

Features

Video interview coming up this summer? This is how to prepare

Video interviews are a widespread assessment tool among hiring employers, and there are some key differences between interviewing on camera and in person. Read on for expert advice on negotiating this stage of the process from Gemma Baker, head of employability at Aspiring Solicitors and former graduate recruitment head at two top firms.

Meet the Recruiter

Gemma Barns

Spending time at the McLaren Honda Technology Centre is just one of the perks of the job for Gemma Barns, senior graduate recruitment adviser at Norton Rose Fulbright. Read on to learn more about this and the many other great things about working at this super firm.

Information on first steps for becoming a lawyer: Head to the Beginner’s Guide

A job in law to start asap: Check out LCN Jobs

Tips on improving commercial awareness: Read Beth’s advice

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Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

Get the chance to go above and beyond at Herbert Smith Freehills, a truly international firm that offers exciting work with high-profile clients.

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LCN Says

Commercial awareness: what does it mean and how do I show firms that I have it?

Commercial awareness is a term which some people find daunting due to its vagueness, but it is actually fairly simple and there is no need to feel as if there is secret code which you haven’t been given.

Commercial Question

Getting to grips with security of tenure

Why do landlords shifting into the commercial sector need to be aware of the provisions entitling tenants to security of tenure? 

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Blogs

Demystifying commercial awareness for law students

The Cambridge Business English Dictionary defines commercial awareness as "the knowledge of how businesses make money, what customers want, and what problems there are in a particular area of business."

Ask the Oracle

Reasons to submit training contract applications early

I know that the main deadline for training contract applications is 31 July, but with around six weeks to go, I’ve still got loads of time left to fill out my forms, right?