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Commercial Awareness

Location: United States
Experience Type: Virtual Experience Courses
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Discover commercial awareness and advise a client on their strategic plans with our team!

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!

This program is self-paced. It takes approximately 4-5 hours to complete.

Skills Learned:

  • Mock Interview Response
    Complete a mock interview to evaluate your commercial awareness.

    • Reasoning
    • Analytical Skills
    • Verbal Communication
    • Interviewing
  • Commercial Awareness Action Plan
    Accelerate your commercial awareness skills by developing a personal action plan.

    • Organization
    • Commercial Awareness
    • Professional Development
  • Analyse a Client’s Industry
    Test your Commercial Awareness Action Plan by analysing the commercial realities of a potential client.

    • Problem Identification
    • Critical Thinking
    • Business Development
  • Advise a Client
    Apply the skills you learned in this program to advise an Ashurst client.

    • Problem Identification
    • Critical Thinking
    • Writing and Drafting
  • Finish Line

Experience Information

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Contact & Location

Phone
864-597-4794
Email
careercenter@wofford.edu
Address

Career Center in the Mungo Exchange
Michael S. Brown Village Center
160 Evins Street

Spartanburg, SC 29303-3663

Career Service Hours

M Monday 8:30am - 5:00pm
T Tuesday 8:30am - 5:00pm
W Wednesday 8:30am - 5:00pm
TH Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm
F Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Students can study and print in our space when events aren't in session and drop in during ambassador hours—no appointment needed.

Meet the Team

Cecil Elikem Asimenu
Career Development Specialist
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Sarah Butler
Launch Program Manager
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Astrid Haynie
External Relations Fellow
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Laura Love
Director of External Relations
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Curt McPhail
Executive Director
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Jenn Sainovski
Internship & Information Manager
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Tasha Smith-Tyus
Senior Director
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Godwins Tuyishime
Data & Information Fellow
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