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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.

Featuring:

  • Wednesday 18th March
  • Panel Discussion
  • 16:00-17:00
  • Free

Event starts on Wednesday 18th March at 16:00 GMT

2026/03/18 16:00

Sponsored by: Event Host

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.

key themes

  • Learn why commercial awareness is important
  • Use commercial awareness to stand out in applications

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