How did we get here? Let me rephrase, as I don’t mean to engage in philosophy or theology – why did you and I choose to study law, or why do we have an interest in a legal career?

You can use LawCareers.Net’s weekly commercial news round-ups for a snippet of some of the week’s interesting stories that are likely to impact your shortlisted firms and their clients. 

As you move into the start of a new academic year, there’s no better time to start building your commercial acumen. This week’s commercial news round-up takes a look at the latest AI developments at Meta, the future of video games, the controversial decision to give the go-ahead to develop Rosebank – the UK’s largest undeveloped oil site – and a mortgage rate update. 

The second Saturday began with an in-depth explanation and advice on mitigation in the US criminal justice system. This is particularly important for death penalty litigation, as this is the best way for defendants to have their sentences changed. 

Is Britain litigating its way to a compensation culture?

While I have previously talked about technology, today I will consider whether technology is actually detrimental to law firms.

In this week’s commercial news round-up, we take a look at Deloitte’s recent layoffs; Alton Entertainment’s lawsuit against Tesla, Elon Musk and Warner Bros Discovery; the new ban on the sale of single-use vapes; and the planned introduction of the Football Governance Bill and what it means for the Premier League. 

A legal aid support package was unveiled last week, which the government claims will help legal aid practitioners through the coronavirus pandemic.

How has the covid-19 crisis affected companies’ vulnerability to fraud and what do corporate lawyers need to consider as a result?

Simon Stephen, legal director at Gowling, opens up about how being honest about his mental health over the years has made for a better working environment.

I'm thinking of doing a master’s – could this help me to stand out when applying for a training contract?

Before starting university in September of 2021, I’d been warned by those I knew who’d studied at university about the step up from year one to year two.

The nights have drawn darker, the candles are lit and many pumpkin-spiced lattes will be drunk during this season. Importantly, the autumn/winter application cycle for training contracts and vacation schemes is now in full swing.

Across 2024 and 2025, we’re set to continue to help you crack down on your commercial awareness. Welcome back to the Wrestle with PESTLE series, where we use the PESTLE technique to analyse various business case studies.

Why is competition law so integral to practising law in Brussels?

The illness of a close family member has really impacted my studies and exam results – how can I explain this in my training contract/vacation scheme applications? 

So, you’ve finished law school, secured your training contract or paralegal position and you’re ready for your first day in your new role but then you get hit with another obstacle – one that you never saw coming… I’m talking about time recording, of course!

When I began applying for vacation schemes, questions about commercial awareness and how to demonstrate this scared me. For most applicants, it can send shivers down our spines as a well-educated solicitor asks us what we know about the commercial world and its implications for the future of the legal sector.

From listening and watching to shopping and receiving deliveries, this week’s round-up consists of a few names you may recognise and not just because they’re often in the news!

Even though it feels like I only started the Legal Practice Course (LPC) yesterday, I am somehow already preparing to take my mock exams.