Commercial awareness made simple: Thinking like a future lawyer
Learn what commercial awareness really means, why law firms value it and how to build and demonstrate it with confidence.
Event starts on Wednesday 21st October at 10:00 GMT
2026/10/21 10:00
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Commercial awareness made simple: Thinking like a future lawyer
Learn what commercial awareness really means, why law firms value it and how to build and demonstrate it with confidence.
Commercial awareness is one of the most important skills for aspiring lawyers, but it can also be one of the hardest to define. This session will break down what it really means and show you how to develop it without feeling overwhelmed by business news. Learn how to identify the issues that matter to law firms and their clients, connect commercial developments to the legal world and form your own opinions. You’ll also discover practical ways to demonstrate commercial awareness in applications, interviews and assessment centres.
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Meet the host
BPP University
With 30+ years’ experience, we are proud to be one of the UK’s leading law schools with more top firms exclusively sending their trainees to BPP Law School than anywhere else.
We have deep working relationships across the legal profession, from the Magic Circle to high street practice, chambers to charities. These UK and international firms trust us because of the innovation, quality and professional relevance of our training.
Our courses focus entirely on your employability, developing the practical skills you need as a lawyer, giving you the edge to secure a training contract or pupillage. We invest heavily in technology and educational platforms to provide the most effective and dynamic learning experience, with our innovative approach ensuring our teaching provides you with the latest skills you need to succeed in a modern legal environment. BPP Law School is based in two centres in London (in the heart of ‘legal’ London in Holborn and on the Southbank at Waterloo) and centres in Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Leeds and Manchester.
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