CMS: Your future with CMS: Everything from opportunities to commercial awareness

This online session introduces commercial awareness and explains why it matters so much in the legal profession. It explores what the term really means, why law firms value it, and how developing the skill can help aspiring lawyers stand out during recruitment.

The event also looks at how commercial awareness can strengthen training contract applications, assessment day performance and interview answers. It is designed to help participants understand the legal and business context firms expect future applicants to appreciate.

The session is suitable for people who are beginning to explore a career in law as well as those already preparing applications. It aims to offer practical guidance, boost confidence and give attendees a clearer sense of what top law firms are looking for in future candidates.