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This week’s commercial news round-up has stories spanning across technology politics and the economy to keep you in the loop and help build your commercial awareness.

Naomi Winston outlines how she discovered a career at the Bar would suit her, the benefits of Ten Old Square’s open-door policy and how she’s managing work/life balance with long covid.

It wasn't long ago that UK private equity chiefs were found to be paying "less tax than a cleaning lady"; but has the Budget put at risk an entrepreneur-led recovery?

‘To moot or not to moot?’ is the question asked by law students at various stages of their legal education. From first years on the LLB to those undertaking the Graduate Diploma in Law, chances are you will have heard of mooting competitions or societies. If you’re anything like me, you will have also felt a shiver of intimidation whenever the topic is even brought up. For those who have yet to participate, a good starting point is to outline exactly what a moot is.

Tax barristers litigate and advise in a wide variety of matters and disputes in which tax issues arise.

Commercial awareness is the ability to understand the context in which organisations operate, including their clients, customers and suppliers, as well as the internal and external challenges they currently face and those that may arise in the future.

Our latest report, World in Motion: why the legal profession cannot stand still highlights the importance young lawyers place on their workplaces having a purpose beyond profitability.

What does the decline of the commute mean for UK railways?

What is the Insurance Act 2015 and what impact will it have on commercial insurance?

I’m about to graduate from my law degree but don’t want to work at a law firm. What are my options?

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

Let’s face it, long drawn-out job applications can be a drag! Particularly training contract applications where there are multiple stages to go through.

Do IP rights owners have a stranglehold on online markets?

How has the work of corporate lawyers changed in recent times, and are clients asking for different things from their lawyers?

So, you’ve been lucky enough to secure a training contract (well done!). But what’s next? And what are ‘seats’?

How can AI systems be regulated to ensure ethical compliance?

Commercial chancery barrister Max first trained and qualified as a solicitor before transferring to the Bar. Read on to hear about how he made the switch, as well as the interesting cases he worked on during pupillage and after.

Skye Fenton-Wells explains how Womble Bond Dickinson recruits its future lawyers, what skills they look for and the information you should be including in your applications. Discover how you can be a successful applicant with Skye’s insight.

It’s been a turbulent week in commercial news but we’re here to cut through the noise with coverage of this week’s top stories.