Tag: Commercial awareness

Where law meets tech: How AI is changing the way lawyers work 

Legal Cheek Careers sits down with Vanessa Cooper, partner in TLT’s tech, IP and data team, to explore her journey to partnership and how technology is reshaping legal practice

4 days ago

How seizing opportunities defined one lawyer’s path — and the lessons for aspiring lawyers

Sarah Briscall reflects on a career journey that’s spanned a global drinks company, a period in Dubai, and her current role as a director at DWF

5 days ago

Top commercial awareness topics to watch for this training contract application season

From AI to interest rates -- lawyers have their say

Nov 19 2024 8:16am
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What it takes to be a successful commercial litigator

Sidley partner Sarah Lainchbury discusses the importance of being organised, the firm's social mobility initiatives, and how her pet dog has supported her career

Sep 12 2024 8:35am

How to boost your commercial awareness

Legal Cheek explains…

Apr 5 2024 7:45am

High-profile work, great networking and weekend seaside escapes: a case for the Bristol legal scene

The University of Law Campus Dean Zoe King highlights the benefits of the South West

Mar 13 2024 7:54am

Why authenticity is crucial for aspiring lawyers

Harriet Pearce, ULaw Nottingham Campus Manager, dives into commercial awareness, career tips, and the city’s legal allure

Feb 27 2024 9:29am

Wanting to convert a vac scheme to a training contract? Here’s what you need to know

ULaw Campus Dean Aruna Verma discusses transferable skills and commercial awareness hot topics

Feb 15 2024 8:26am

From Magic Circle lawyer to law school campus dean

Sarah Pooley talks about her move into education, MC lawyering and hot career tips for trainee hopefuls

Feb 7 2024 8:50am

Exploring the wealth of possibilities for aspiring lawyers in the North

Dean of ULaw in the North, Matthew Tomlinson offers his careers advice for trainee hopefuls

Jan 31 2024 9:14am

What finance lawyers really do

Womble Bond Dickinson’s Philip Withey on the lifecycle of a banking deal and how he stays commercially aware

Dec 13 2023 9:34am

Commercial awareness: What is it and how to get it?

Good lawyers are the ones who truly understand their clients

Nov 20 2023 11:08am

4 commercial awareness hacks from a graduate recruitment expert

Shoosmiths’ Laura Hartigan on navigating law firm websites and the importance of podcasts

Nov 7 2023 11:01am

How the 2008 crash led to my career in financial services regulation

Gowling WLG principle associate Sushil Kuner discusses cross-border work, ESG and her unique value add for clients

Nov 6 2023 10:19am

Why ‘people awareness’ is just as important as commercial awareness when it comes to being an employment lawyer

Irwin Mitchell's Padma Tadi-Booth talks key skills and flexible working

Nov 3 2023 9:33am

One employment lawyer explains how a love of puzzles makes his job feel more like a hobby

Squire Patton Boggs partner Bryn Doyle talks law and a passion for problem-solving

Nov 1 2023 8:45am

How to stand out this TC application season

ULaw Campus Dean Zoe King offers her advice on tackling applications, commercial awareness and interviews

Oct 26 2023 9:27am

The varied and international work of a Glasgow-based tax lawyer

Dentons partner Lorna McCaa discusses her work and the perks of working in Scotland

Oct 18 2023 12:54pm

My journey from paralegal to lawtech expert

Addleshaw Goddard’s innovation manager reflects on his path into law and what AI means for lawyers

Oct 12 2023 9:48am