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Non-Law Vac Scheme Prep/Book Recs

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    Hi all!!

    In preparation for my vac schemes, I was wondering if anyone has any reading or course recommendations? I am a non-law graduate with an understanding of commercial concepts eg the processes and documents involved in an M&A transaction and the role of different practice areas, but I don't have experience drafting contracts or even undertaking substantive legal research, so I'm not sure where to start. I want to prepare as much as possible to maximise my chances of success!

    Any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you!!
     

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