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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Amma Usman" data-source="post: 211685" data-attributes="member: 36740">Hi,Absolutely, I think discussing the rise of private credit can make for an excellent commercial topic. Like with any commercial discussion, what really matters is how you talk about it. It’s less about choosing the perfect topic, and more about demonstrating that you understand the broader commercial context, the key drivers behind the trend, and, crucially, how it impacts law firm clients and, in turn, the law firms that advise them.With private credit, for instance, you could explore how it has emerged as a major alternative to traditional lending post-2008, filling the financing gap left by banks due to stricter capital requirements. You might also talk about why institutional investors are increasingly drawn to the asset class, namely the higher yields and greater control over terms.For law firms, this rise presents both opportunities and challenges: new types of financing structures, bespoke documentation, complex cross-border issues, and increased demand for private credit expertise. It’s also reshaping sponsor-lender dynamics in leveraged finance deals, especially as sponsors increasingly look beyond traditional bank syndicates.Perhaps the best part of picking a topic like this is that it’s evolving, so it's a great chance to engage your interviewers. I’d suggest ending your discussion by asking them about their own views. For example, how do they see private credit shaping the market over the next five to ten years? This shows curiosity and opens the door to a genuine commercial conversation, which is often more memorable than a rehearsed monologue.Jaysen had also made a post on this a few months back. Here it is - [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/ams/what-i-found-out-about-private-credit.500/[/URL]</blockquote>

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