In this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Jacque James, the 2022 winner of the Aspiring Solicitors' Commercial Awareness Competition and a future trainee solicitor at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. Jacque shares insights on the competition, demystifies the concept of commercial awareness, and offers practical tips for improving it. Dive into Jacque's analytical mindset as he walks us through his approach to dissecting news articles. Plus, get an in-depth look at his analysis of the Roark Capital Subway deal, a prime example of how he breaks down complex commercial concepts.
To boost your commercial awareness, Jacque recommends:
Books
Know the City - Chris Stoakes All you need to know about Commercial Awareness - Jake Schrogger Commercial Law Handbook - Jake Schrogger
Websites
https://www.elitelawnetwork.com/
https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/ams/categories/commercial-awareness.1/
Podcasts
Money Talks by The Economist - Corporate Deals Business Matters - General The Bottom Line by BBC Radio 4 Bloomberg Daybreak BBC 5 Wake up to Money - General news The Lawyers Weekly Show by Lawyers Weekly
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