From the blog
Guides on commercial awareness, applications, and building the skills firms look for.
How to answer "Why this firm?" in a training contract or vacation scheme application
10 May 2026
Why most "Why this firm?" answers read like flattery, and how to write one that actually shows you have done the research that matters.
How to talk about a commercial news story in a training contract application
9 May 2026
Most candidates summarise a story and stop there. The four-part structure that turns a news headline into a strong application answer.
How to answer "Why commercial law" in a training contract or vacation scheme application
8 May 2026
What recruiters actually want from the "Why commercial law?" question, with annotated examples of strong and weak application answers.
What is Commercial Awareness and how to build it
7 May 2026
What commercial awareness actually means for Aspiring Solicitors, why law firms test for it, and a three-month plan to build it.
What to read for Commercial Awareness
7 May 2026
The FT is not enough. How to find sources worth your time, build a routine that holds up, and read commercial news without drowning.