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Hi Leke,

You may find this thread helpful if you haven't seen it already: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/slaughter-and-may-interview-tips.80/#post-949.

I also copy over some advice I recently gave about commercial awareness:

• You should have a good understanding of at least one current affairs issue. Don’t worry about choosing something difficult that you think sounds good (e.g. cryptocurrencies), just pick one that interests you. Practice explaining what happened, who was involved (if that’s relevant), and why you found it interesting. See if you can form an opinion on the topic and try to play devil’s advocate on your own topic– because that’s probably what the interviewer will do. Don’t get too into the weeds here, and if you do decide to mention a technical term, be prepared to explain it.
• Read up on other important stories in the news at the moment. The stuff that’s getting attention at the moment include Brexit, Trump’s tariffs, data regulation, rising interest rates, global politics (Russia/North Korea/China), the impact of technology etc. These are huge issues, and you’re not expected to know about all of them in huge detail, but just try to have an opinion on some of the issues.
• The technical questions you get asked will depend on the firm and what you write in your application. I’ve had/seen questions on: how companies raise money, the practice areas involved in due diligence, the difference between asset and share purchases, and others. You don't need to know any of this in major detail (that's what the LPC is for), but it it does help to have a simple understanding of these topics. 

Much of the battle is about how you approach the questions you are given. For example, you may be pushed to see how well you can defend a particular viewpoint. If so, try to stay calm, and ask for some time to think about your answer, if you need it. You want to defend your point of view, but don't fight a lose cause. That way, you demonstrate your knowledge of a particular topic, but you show a willingness to concede when you are out of your depth.

Why has it been unsuccessful so far? What do you find difficult at the moment? If you can provide more detail, I can give you a better answer.

Jaysen