Law firms will often stress that their lawyers need to be 'commercially aware'. This phrase often causes confusion as it means different things to different people. However, in essence, it means that commercial lawyers deal with more than just the law.  

Nearly 100% of senior commercial property law professionals said it will be ‘very likely’ or ‘quite likely’ that administrative tasks involved in commercial real estate transactions will be fully automated in the next three years, according to a report published by SearchFlow. 

Earlier this year I completed work experience at a high street firm. This video talks you through how I got the work experience and some of the tasks that I completed. I hope you enjoy the video! 

The common law Bar remains an attractive option for those who believe that variety is the spice of life.

As explored in other articles, recruiters will likely seek to directly test your commercial awareness throughout applications and interview stages. Here are four common commercial awareness interview questions and some tips for answering them!

This Christian organisation, based in Reading, facilitates a number of information and support services.

How does competition law affect a business which doesn't make 'widgets'?

We are encouraging everyone interested in the future of legal advice in the United Kingdom to take part in the Big Advice Survey, which runs until 31 March 2015.

What does the decline of the commute mean for UK railways?

Commercial lawyers operate at the nexus where law meets business, facilitating revenue growth and managing risk.

What duties do company directors owe to creditors?

In this article, I'll be examining the business within law firms. More specifically, two practice areas whose names are commonly interchanged with business: the areas of corporate and commercial law.

Competition and regulatory work involves a mixture of commercial, public and (at least for now) EU law.

The latest Association of Graduate Recruiters survey has revealed that the number of applicants going for each training contract vacancy has jumped from 35 to 65.5.

Is big tech too powerful for competition law to tame?

The government’s competition watchdog, the Competition and Markets Authority is turning its attention to the legal profession to look at “long-standing concerns” about the affordability and standards of legal services.

The president of the Supreme Court and the chair of the Bar have both warned that cuts to legal aid must be reversed to some extent if the justice system is to function properly and the public are to be able to access their legal rights. 

The Bar Standards Board is planning to make written pupillage agreements compulsory to combat “inappropriate behaviour”, citing its 2016 ‘Women at the Bar’ report in which 40% of women barristers reported experiencing harassment at work.

Elizabeth Rimmer, chief executive of charity LawCare, has called for law firm partners and other senior figures to “take responsibility for protecting mental health at work”, following growing concerns about lawyers’ wellbeing.

Rap music is regularly used as criminal evidence in cases in England and Wales – which could lead to unjust prosecutions, as highlighted by a recent report by the University of Manchester.