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In general, AC's are less about “trying to catch you out” and more about whether you can think clearly under time pressure, communicate in a measured, commercial way and work effectively with others in a professional setting.
From my knowledge, Links have a group exercise and a written...
This is clearly a well-considered answer. That said, in an era where tools such as ChatGPT are widely used, it is more important than ever to be highly specific and to ensure that each application is distinctly and deliberately tailored to the firm in question.
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Yes, you can submit an application that is largely similar if the questions are unchanged, but I'd recommend making meaningful updates rather than resubmitting it verbatim.
Firms expect returning applicants to demonstrate reflection and progression since the last cycle. At a minimum, you...
In most cases, it is best to prioritise your four most relevant and substantial legal experiences, rather than simply the four most recent roles. This means selecting experiences that best demonstrate:
exposure to high-quality legal work;
responsibility, analytical skills, or client...
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