7 Mistakes You're Making with Commercial Awareness (and How to Fix Them)

7 Mistakes You're Making with Commercial Awareness (and How to Fix Them)

7 Mistakes You're Making with Commercial Awareness (and How to Fix Them)Hayley Dove
Published on: 16/04/2026

This post breaks down the common pitfalls aspiring lawyers face with commercial awareness, like fact-cramming and ignoring the "why", and offers practical fixes to turn business insight into a powerful advocacy tool.

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Beyond the Books: How Business Knowledge Actually Makes You a Better Advocate

Beyond the Books: How Business Knowledge Actually Makes You a Better Advocate

Beyond the Books: How Business Knowledge Actually Makes You a Better AdvocateHayley Dove
Published on: 14/04/2026

Law doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Learn why commercial awareness is an advocate’s secret weapon and how understanding the 'business why' boosts courtroom conviction.

Tips and adviceCommercial Awareness
The Northern Pupillage Fair 2026: Why You Need to Be in Liverpool This September

The Northern Pupillage Fair 2026: Why You Need to Be in Liverpool This September

The Northern Pupillage Fair 2026: Why You Need to Be in Liverpool This SeptemberHayley Dove
Published on: 13/04/2026

The Bar isn't just a London game! 🏛️ Join us at The Liner Hotel, Liverpool on Sept 5th for the Northern Pupillage Fair 2026. Meet top chambers, get honest advice, and see why the North is the place to be for aspiring advocates. Free for all! 🚀

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Pupillage Fairs: Why They’re Actually Worth Your Saturday (and How to Ace Them)

Pupillage Fairs: Why They’re Actually Worth Your Saturday (and How to Ace Them)

Pupillage Fairs: Why They’re Actually Worth Your Saturday (and How to Ace Them)Hayley Dove
Published on: 26/02/2026

Stop skipping pupillage fairs! Learn how to network without being weird, why the 'vibe check' matters more than the brochures, and get the lowdown on the Northern Pupillage Fair.

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Inflation Hits 3%: 3 Reasons Aspiring Lawyers Should Be Watching the Bank of England Right Now

Inflation Hits 3%: 3 Reasons Aspiring Lawyers Should Be Watching the Bank of England Right Now

Inflation Hits 3%: 3 Reasons Aspiring Lawyers Should Be Watching the Bank of England Right NowHayley Dove
Published on: 25/02/2026

UK inflation hit 3%- here’s why aspiring solicitors and barristers should care. Learn how interest rates drive M&A, litigation, and legal hiring in our latest commercial awareness deep dive.

Commercial Awareness
A Day in the Life of Speed Mooting

A Day in the Life of Speed Mooting

A Day in the Life of Speed MootingHayley Dove
Published on: 17/02/2026

A behind-the-scenes look at a day running Speed Mooting, from new glasses and breakfast in Allerton to recording Episodes 99–101 (yes, prosecco for 100), a LegalEx meeting, emails, Pancake Tuesday, and Advocacy Club debates.

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