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    Macfarlanes AC - typed or handwritten?

    Is the written assessment typed or handwritten? if you don't know, what is the normal standard at most firms? I get really bad hand cramps when I write, that means I struggle with time-assessed things, so I'd just like to know in advance.
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    Prior knowledge required for an AC?

    I am trying to prepare for an an AC but feel like I have so much to learn before I'm ready. I have nailed my motivational and competency questions and am confident in answering almost anything on this. However, to what degree do I need to understand practice areas to participate well in a case...
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    Macfarlanes online assessment - any advice??

    It seems this was newly added this year. Can any kind individual who has taken the test give any advice, or let me know what kind of questions were asked? Thank you!!
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    Norton Rose Fullbright Confused on Cover Letter

    Please explain your motivations for pursuing a career as a commercial solicitor and why you think Norton Rose Fulbright would be a good match for you (Maximum 750 words).* Generally, id approach this as 1) Why am I interested in commercial law? 2) Why I would be well-suited for corporate law 3)...
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    Applying without 2nd year marks?

    Due to strikes I've received 3/6 of my modules back. My average from those is 63%, compared to 69% in first year. The modules I received back were the ones I knew i'd do the worst in so im not ultimately too concerned. However, my university predicts October is when I will recieve the rest of my...
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    Inactivity - Interview question

    Last application cycle I was super busy, I held multiple positions within societies, volunteered and worked part-time. However, going into this current application cycle, I dont have any positions of responsibility and have ceased my volunteering and work. During a VC interview previously I was...

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