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Dear community,

I have taken the liberty to address a silly question here - please accept my apologies for it, but I don't get what I ought to do.

On the app. page, there are a few questions such as to explain why Macfarlanes and what qualities successful lawyers should have at the firm; the other two are more about interests and achievements etc. Then, on a different tab, I have to address a cover letter which must include any details not asked in the application form. This is where the question comes in: if I had to explain in different slots why the firm etc, what do I have to write in that cover letter? Thanks very much...

Urghh... sorry misread your post.

If it hasn’t been covered in other questions, why you and why the opportunity + any info not covered (eg extenuating circumstances, quirks that need explaining).
 
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