Choosing commercial law wasn’t just about a fascination with contracts and corporate deals—it was about finding an area that challenges me intellectually, aligns with my operational mindset, and offers real-world impact. But the reality is that my legal journey hasn’t been confined to commercial topics alone. As a law student and professional navigating multiple domains—from criminal law and torts to employment, public law, and beyond—I’ve had to develop strategies for keeping pace with it all. Working full-time while studying, writing, and leading projects means staying organised is non-negotiable. In this second post in my Why I Chose Commercial Law series, I want to share the tools and techniques that help me stay sharp (and mostly sane), no matter what area of law I’m focused on that day. 1. Motion – My Personal Assistant in the Background Motion has completely transformed the way I manage my professional and academic life. I use it to automatically schedule and prioritise everythi

Because crime doesn’t pay (enough). Commercial law wasn’t always the obvious choice—but as my experience grew, so did my realisation that this area of law offers a unique intersection of strategy, structure, and real-world impact. It’s about more than just contracts and compliance (though I do love a good indemnity clause); it’s about helping businesses grow, adapt, and succeed in an increasingly complex world. A World in Motion From my early career to my work to my "bridging" career in clinical and governance teams, I’ve always been drawn to fast-paced, high-stakes environments. In commercial law, the “battlefield” may be a boardroom rather than a war zone, but the stakes are still high—deals to be won, risks to be managed, futures to be secured. The decisions made behind the scenes shape entire industries. That blend of intellectual challenge and tangible consequence is what pulls me in. Strategy Meets Law Commercial law isn’t just about knowing the rules—it’s about knowing how to us