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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 250613" data-attributes="member: 42112">Hey!Congratulations on the interview invite! Unfortunately, as I got my Travers Smith VS through BIUCAC, I'm not too sure what the commercial topic discussion section involves.However, for an assessment described as a "commercial topic discussion" or debate, I would focus less on trying to predict the exact topic and more on practising how you structure and communicate your thinking. Firms are often more interested in how you analyse an issue, consider different perspective, and engage with others' points rather than whether you have the "right" view.It can help to practise taking a current commercial issue and thinking through a few different angles / questions - for example, what the issue is, who is affected (e.g. businesses, investors, regulators, etc.), what the potential risks and opportunities are, and how it might impact law firms or their clients. I'd focus on showing that you can explain your reasoning clearly and respond thoughtfully to differing viewpoints.More generally, I would recommend staying fairly up to date with major commercial or business stories so that you feel comfortable discussing them. In a debate setting, showing that you can listen, build on others' points, and challenge ideas (respectfully!) can be just as important as the actual substance of what you are saying.Best of luck with the interview!! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

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