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Kick-start your legal career with a day of expert sessions designed for first-year law students. Learn how to navigate the path to qualification, understand the law firm landscape, and start building the skills firms look for.
- Wed, 18 Mar
- 13:00-18:00 GMT
- First Year Law Fair
Understanding commercial awareness: skills, sources and strategy
Build essential commercial awareness skills, learn where to find key insights, and develop strategies to analyse business news through a legal lens.
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Event starts on Wednesday 18th March at 16:00 GMT
2026/03/18 16:00
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Understanding commercial awareness: skills, sources and strategy
Build essential commercial awareness skills, learn where to find key insights, and develop strategies to analyse business news through a legal lens.
Commercial awareness is a core skill for any aspiring solicitor. In this workshop, we’ll introduce fundamental research techniques, explore key legal and business publications, and share practical tips for analysing commercial stories through a legal lens.
The session will also offer guidance on building effective research habits, staying up to date with market developments without feeling overwhelmed, and understanding what law firms look for when assessing commercial awareness during recruitment.
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