Future-Proofing the Firm: Legal Challenges Ahead

This webinar explores what commercial law looks like beyond legal rules, focusing on the business realities that shape client decisions. The session examines how technological change, political and economic uncertainty, and shifting expectations around ethics and sustainability influence the advice clients seek from law firms. It looks at how these forces affect client priorities, risk, and strategy, and why commercial awareness is critical for aspiring commercial lawyers. Designed for students and graduates considering a career in commercial law, the webinar offers practical insight into how lawyers add value by understanding the wider context behind legal work. It is particularly relevant for those preparing training contract applications or looking to develop a stronger grasp of what firms assess when they talk about “commercial awareness.”