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.

InsightsCommercial Awareness
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
“Can You Just Give Me the Gist?”: AI Summarisation in Legal Practice

“Can You Just Give Me the Gist?”: AI Summarisation in Legal Practice

“Can You Just Give Me the Gist?”: AI Summarisation in Legal PracticeSahithya Natarajan
Published on: 10/03/2026

AI tools can summarise legal documents in seconds, but how reliable are they? This article explores the benefits, risks, and future role of AI summarisation in legal practice.

Commercial Awareness
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
The Milk Wars: Why Oatly Just Lost Big in the Supreme Court

The Milk Wars: Why Oatly Just Lost Big in the Supreme Court

The Milk Wars: Why Oatly Just Lost Big in the Supreme CourtHayley Dove
Published on: 16/02/2026

Oatly just lost big in the Supreme Court! 🥛 The 'Milk Wars' ruling is a must-read for law students—covering trademarks, post-Brexit law, and why clever marketing can’t outsmart the law. Get the full commercial awareness breakdown here!

Commercial Awareness
The Billion-Pound Energy Scandal: What Law Students Need to Know About Expert Tooling v Engie Power

The Billion-Pound Energy Scandal: What Law Students Need to Know About Expert Tooling v Engie Power

The Billion-Pound Energy Scandal: What Law Students Need to Know About Expert Tooling v Engie PowerHayley Dove
Published on: 03/02/2026

The Supreme Court just ruled on the Energy Commission Scandal! ⚡ Our latest blog breaks down Expert Tooling v Engie Power and why this 'secret commission' shift is the perfect commercial awareness case for your 2026 interviews.

Commercial Awareness