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Applying to Middle Temple Access Scheme

SpaceGirl

Star Member
Aug 31, 2018
35
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Hi everyone,

hopefully someone will have some advice on this(?)

1. How in the world do you place a tick in the box on a .docx in Google Docs? why can't these forms just be simple to edit! *argh!* The tick box disappears when I attempt to insert a symbol to suggest a tick.

2. The application form has a question:
Please explain why you are;
a) applying for an Access to the Bar Award
b) your interest in law
c) what qualities you would bring to the programme if selected.

My queries:
a) look into the differences between the other Inns and compare to Middle Temple, also refer to the requirements of the Access Award. Anything else?
b) I have four areas of interest, is that a bad thing? Do I write about all four?
c) I'm not sure about my qualities. Surely, this is a question of strengths?

Any help much appreciated :)
 

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