Welcome to FootnoteLaw ⚖️
Hey, 👋
We know what it’s like to try and keep up with the news as a law student.
Most stories are overcomplicated, overloaded with facts, and rarely explain the bigger picture. And when it comes to commercial awareness, connecting the dots between events and their legal impact often means doing your own deep research - something many of us simply don’t have time for.
That’s where we come in.
Every week, we deliver digestable briefings on the biggest developments in business, politics, and global affairs - always with a clear focus on their legal implications. We cut through the noise so you get the facts, the context, and the legal angle in just a few minutes.
Who We Help 🎯
We created FootnoteLaw for:
- Law students and graduates building commercial awareness for applications and interviews.
- Aspiring solicitors and barristers preparing for training contracts or pupillage.
- Legal professionals who need quick, relevant updates without wading through pages of news.
- Anyone curious about how law interacts with business, politics, and the wider world.
What You Can Expect 📰
Every edition we publish answers three key questions:
- What happened? – The essential facts, without unnecessary detail.
- Why does it matter? – The commercial, political, and global context.
- What’s the legal angle? – How it impacts law, regulation, or policy.
Alongside these, we share:
- Our take on how stories could influence future legal trends.
- Key points you can use in study, work, or interviews.
- Links to reliable sources for further reading.
Why We Do This 💡
In law, “commercial awareness” is more than a buzzword - it’s a skill that can set you apart. But we know it’s hard to stay informed when you’re balancing deadlines, lectures, or a full-time job.
That’s why we built FootnoteLaw: to give you clear, relevant insight you can actually use - Saving you hours of researching and reading.
Join Us ✉️
Whether you want to sharpen your skills, prepare for a career in law, or simply understand the legal side of world events, we’re here to help you stay informed.
Join our community of law students, aspiring lawyers, and professionals, and get the week’s most important legal stories straight to your inbox.