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A risk-free way to build your career skills with us at Ashurst. Complete example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.Self-paced4-5 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsintermediate
Welcome to the Ashurst Commercial Awareness Program! We are so excited to have you here!
Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a history spanning almost 200 years, and clear strategy for our future growth. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing exceptional standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law.
During this program, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of an Ashurst team member and complete tasks that replicate the work that our commercial law team does every day. You’ll learn how to investigate internal and external factors that affect particular clients and industries.
We hope this program provides a great resource for you to up-skill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options and a potential career at Ashurst!
Skills you will learn and practice:
Reasoning Skills
Analytical Skills
Verbal Communication Skills
Interview Skills
Organisation
Commercial Awareness
Professional Development
Spotting Issues
Critical Thinking
Business Development Skills
How it works
Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Ashurst. No live sessions, all self-paced.
Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
Use these new skills in your applications and throughout your career journey.
Tasks in this program
Task One: Mock Interview Response
30-60 minsIntermediate
Complete a mock interview to evaluate your commercial awareness. What you'll learn
- The fundamental of the concept of commercial awareness
What you'll do
- Record a video response to a mock interview question involving commercial awareness
Reviews
Over 1505 Star Reviews
"After you complete the tasks you are able to review the ideal response/answer to the questions asked"-- Student from Russell Sage College
"I really liked the structure of the program, as it is very intuitive. By making me first reflect on what I know about commercial awareness, I was able to develop my understanding and I now feel much more confident about developing and improving it."-- Student from The University of Liverpool
"I loved the realistic scenarios presented in the simulation, which mirror the types of situations I might encounter in my future legal career. These scenarios allowed me to apply theoretical legal knowledge to practical commercial contexts, enhancing my understanding of how the law intersects with business realities."-- Student from University of Nairobi
"I really enjoyed the set up of the tasks directing me to first give it a try and then compare my answer with a model answer because this showed me where I did well and where I need to improve. Additionally, the activities were well done and I can tell that Ashurst really tried to transmit something useful to those who did the internship. Thank you!"-- Student
"Good introduction to commercial awareness considerations. PESTEL analysis framework reference is fantastic. In the final task good to see how numerous matters in the ‘news’ affects one client and their multiples objectives."-- Student from University of Cambridge
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