While aspiring lawyers are not expected to know absolutely everything about the law, one key skill that law firms are seeking in their future trainees is commercial awareness; which is why we have collated some of the week’s most important updates all in one place. It is vital that you have a solid grasp on how the business and legal worlds are currently faring in the current climate and can apply this knowledge in your training contract applications and interviews.

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BPP University has announced a partnership with Future Finance that will offer BPP undergraduate and postgraduate students competitively placed loans to finance their studies while at the institution.

BPP University has awarded honours to three women who have made outstanding contributions to their field of work, including the lawyer Dame Janet Gaymer.

BPP University officially opened its family law clinic on 16 October following a successful pilot scheme which helped dozens of Londoners through the legal issues surrounding separation, divorce and child access arrangements.

BPP University College is offering a last chance to undertake a law degree at the current rate of £3,225 per year before increases in course fees are implemented in September.

BPP University has been named Education Investor Higher/Professional Education Provider of the year 2013 by a panel that included the Department of Education, Universities UK and the Confederation of British Industry.

BPP University Law School has launched a nationwide advocacy competition for aspiring barristers, with scholarships and bursaries the prizes.