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11. How do I achieve all of this in the examination room? The examiners try, every year, to pass as many candidates as possible, but when some candidates presenting themselves for the examination who can only achieve 20% of the marks, or less, it not surprising that the overall pas rate is low. But, now you know what is required of you, if you can find time for some serious practice you have every prospect of being a successful candidate. Remember that it is in the interest of your employer that you qualify as quickly as practicable. As a qualified attorney you will be of more value to your employer than as a trainee. Ask your employer for time to practise, and, if possible, a room other than your office, where you will not be troubled by telephone calls or e-mails. If you were out of the office seeing a client any urgent situations would be dealt with by others within your organisation, so the office can continue to function even if you are locked away in the library or a conference room for five hours on a Thursday morning. If you, as a candidate for FD4 still need a single word of advice as to how the examination is to be passed… that word is PRACTICE.
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