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event series Certified Commercial Awareness

Join The University of Law for a series of virtual webinars, co-hosted by The University of Law team and Husnara Begum, a former magic circle lawyer-turned-careers consultant/skills trainer, along with high-profile guest speakers from various law firms and related organisations. This series will equip you with all you need to know about how to demonstrate Commercial Awareness in applications and during interviews, and you will receive certified status with a certificate if you attend all four of the events in the series.

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Commercial AwarenessWhat is it and why it matters

First event: Tuesday 13th October 5pm - 6.15pm

This event hosted by our team and Husnara Begum will cover the top line overview of the most important components of commercial awareness. You will learn about why it's imperative for future lawyers to develop this key skill and the steps you can take to see the world of law through a more commercial lens.

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commercial awarenessPractice Areas: What's On Trend?

Second event: Wednesday 21st October 5pm - 6.15pm

Join Husnara and trainees from top City and US firms including Linklaters, CMS and Skadden. Together they'll explore some of the most prominent practice areas that are shaping the modern law firm, ranging from private equity, TMT to disputes. As well as sharing insights into some of their key deals / cases, the trainees will also discuss what it takes to succeed as a lawyer such areas where competition for market share has becoming increasingly fierce.

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commercial awarenessIs AI Going to Take my Job?

Third event: Tuesday 3rd November 5pm - 6.15pm

Husnara and our special guest, Ishmeet Kaur from legal tech giant Legora, will take a deep dive into the fast-moving world of AI. Together they will explore the opportunities AI offers lawyers and potential threats (existential or otherwise), including the likely impact this will have on the work handled by trainee and junior lawyers.

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commercial awarenessInsider's guide to the legal industry

Fourth event: Monday 9th November 5pm - 6.15pm

This event, hosted by Husnara and our guest speaker Alex Aldridge from Legal Cheek will ensure you develop a more meaningful understanding of the legal industry and relevant jargon. You will hear from the experts on the latest trends, allowing everyone to come away with the fundamental blocks of how to build a successful 21st Century law firm.

How studying law prepares you for the corporate world

Law is a widely respected degree on both an academic and a professional level. Students will graduate with an extensive knowledge of the law as well as a strong commercial awareness. This type of knowledge is valuable not only for law, but any corporate roles, giving law graduates a competitive edge.

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