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A guide to commercial awareness

Developing your commercial awareness with your student law society

Your student law society plays a substantial role in helping you to boost your employability.

Everything you should know about this vital skill

Commercial awareness is one of the key skills that law firms look for in future trainees.

Three top tips to boost your commercial awareness NOW

“What one thing could a would-be lawyer do straight away to improve their commercial awareness?”

The evolution of ownership: NFTs, blockchain and property

What can the surge in interest in non-fungible tokens (NFTs) tell us about the future of ownership?

Gender identity in the workplace

What beliefs are covered under the Equality Act 2010 and how does the Forstater case impact employers?

ESG policies and the lawyer/client relationship

How important are ESG policies to modern commercial relationships and how does this impact the lawyer/client relationship?

Top up your commercial awareness

Three podcasts and vloggers to boost your commercial awareness

Podcasts and videos is a great way to sharpen your commercial awareness.

Your commercial news round-up

Be sure to check the News every Thursday for this weekly commercial news round-up

Your commercial news round-up: Bulb, Govia Thameslink, Crypto, spyware, four-day working week, EV charging

To be successful with your law firm applications, you must demonstrate sound commercial acumen. Many law firms have set their vacation scheme and training contract deadlines throughout December, so this is a great opportunity for you to spend time researching and writing some excellent applications.

Your commercial news round-up: Lidl, Amazon, Chelsea Football Club, HS2 rail

It’s nearly Friday! Time to grab a cuppa and reflect on what’s been happening this week.

Your commercial news round-up: UK digital currency, Uber, covid-19 vaccinations, Google

Excellent commercial awareness is a key skill that all law firms look for in their future lawyers. What steps are you taking to develop yours? We have summarised some of the week’s commercial news for you.

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Commercial awareness blog posts

Commercial awareness series: covid-19 and M&A

The phrase “despite the impact of covid-19” embodies the overarching theme for M&A deals in 2021 for large international law firms.

Four common commercial awareness interview questions and how to answer them

Here are four common commercial awareness interview questions and some tips for answering them!

Do all lawyers need to be commercially aware?

Read to find out the difference between a criminal barrister and a commercial trainee solicitor.

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Commercial Questions

The Commercial Question is a weekly article written by a leading firm designed to get you thinking about commercial issues.

Denis Viskovich - British Inter-University Commercial Awareness Competition – the largest commercial awareness competition for law students in the UK

Denis Viskovich

The British Inter-University Commercial Awareness Competition is a major national competition seeking to highlight what is seldom taught in the lecture room – legal commercial awareness. Legal commercial awareness is one of the skills tested at interviews and assessment centres and is an essential skill to become a successful commercial lawyer.

Commercial awareness series: private equity trends

Private equity (PE) has been under the limelight during the pandemic and here are some emerging trends that all aspiring lawyers should be aware of.

According to Refinitiv, PE firms made more deals in quantity and volume in the first half of 2021 than in the same period of any year. While the number of EU buyouts has increased by 14%, UK buyouts are up almost 60%.

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Four websites to help boost your commercial awareness

Here are four sites to visit before your assessment centre.

Commercial awareness series: the rise of ESG law firms

The ESG sector has created a demand from investors and scrutiny from regulators.

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The rise and rise of international arbitration

Is the use of arbitration still growing among commercial parties in the UK and internationally despite recent challenges?

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Climate change and the legal profession

How can lawyers help to address climate change through their work?

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Tech and the future of legal services: implementing change

How will technology change the legal sector?

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