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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 246626" data-attributes="member: 42112">Hey!In this sort of exercise, it is likely that they are testing how you think rather than your memory. Therefore, while reading, I would focus on structure and commercial impact rather than trying to memorise every detail.Questions that they could potentially ask includes:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Can you summarise the article in 1-2 minutes?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">What is the key commercial issue?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Who are the main stakeholders and how are they affected?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">What risks and opportunities arise?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">How might this impact a law firm and its clients?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">What would you advise a client to consider and prioritise?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Do you agree with the decision or trend outlined?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">What further information would you want to make X decision?</li> </ul>Therefore, when reading through it, I would make notes on:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The core issue (i.e. what is actually happening)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The parties involved</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The commercial driver (i.e. why is this happening - what changes in the market have caused this)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The legal angle (i.e. regulatory changes, litigation risks, compliance, etc.)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The wider impact (i.e. short term vs long term consequences)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Any uncertainties or missing information that you can ask about in order to make a decision.</li> </ul>I would make sure to keep your answer logical and structured - they will want you to show commercial awareness and prioritisation, rather than technical expertise.I hope that assists as a starting point! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

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