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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ram Sabaratnam" data-source="post: 212782" data-attributes="member: 36738">Hiya [USER=30623]@babylawyer1942[/USER] Great to hear that your motivation is back! I hope the When it comes to commercial awareness, I think it’s very important to go beyond just reading news stories or listening to the FT News Briefing or BBC Business podcasts. While those are habits that I'd encourage you to maintain, ACs and firms are ultimately assessing your ability to speak and write persuasively about commercial topics (particularly those that align with their work and clients). That means being able to explain why a deal matters, how a regulatory change affects a sector, or what’s driving trends (e.g. consolidation) in an industry. Many law students underestimate how challenging this can be at first, especially if they haven’t studied economics, political economy, or business. But it's a skill that that you can develop by consistent practise and applying your knowledge in contexts that mimic AC conditions. In my own personal view, I think the best way to build this skill is through active, structured practice. I highly recommend doing timed case study or commercial awareness exercises (either on your own or with a friend, mentor, or someone else). Essentially, you'll want someone who can really assess your answers and push you to articulate commercial points in a more coherent and compelling way. Although this wasn't something I really did until late into my first cycle, I began scheduling mock interviews through both my university careers service and TCLA. This really helped me get comfortable with applying knowledge under pressure. Practice and structured feedback will help ensure that you're going beyond simple self-assessments in relation to your commercial awareness. Hope this help and best of luck with your applications!</blockquote>

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