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Hill Dickinson
International commercial law firm with a strong maritime and insurance heritage — advised on the White Star Line/RMS Titanic and RMS Lusitania cases.
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United Kingdom - Liverpool Training Contract
Type: Training Contract
Location: United Kingdom: Liverpool
- Applications open: 2026-10-01
- Programme dates: Four six-month seats over two years.
- Duration: 24 months
- Places: 20+ trainees and apprentices start across the firm annually; Training Contract allocation not separately published.
- Status: upcoming
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open 2026-10-01
- Programme: Four six-month seats over two years.
- Who can apply: Law and non-law students, graduates and career changers.
- Eligibility: career changers: true graduates: true law and non law: true
- Academic requirements: No current degree-grade or UCAS threshold was published on the checked official page.
- Application process: Online application form Interactive online assessment Recorded video interview In-person assessment day Group activities and presentations Panel interview
- Assessments: Interactive questions Recorded video interview Assessment-day tasks Group activities Presentations Panel interview
- Progression: Qualification as a solicitor and application for available NQ roles.
- Funding: SQE programme and examination fees are funded. A maintenance grant is provided; amount not published. maintenance grant: true sqe exam fees: true sqe programme fees: true
- Right to work: Vacancy-specific UK right-to-work and sponsorship wording has not yet been published for the 2029 cycle.
- Disability support: Reasonable adjustments can be requested from the Early Careers team.
United Kingdom - Training Contract Open Evenings
Type: Open Day / Event
Location: United Kingdom: Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester
- Applications open: 2026-10-01
- Closing date: 2026-11-15
- Programme dates: December 2026; exact office dates not published.
- Duration: One evening
- Status: upcoming
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open 2026-10-01; Close 2026-11-15
- Programme: December 2026; exact office dates not published.
- Who can apply: Anyone at any education or career stage.
- Eligibility: limited spaces: true open to all stages: true
- Application process: Simple online event application
- Assessments: Applications allocated on strength of application
- Progression: Better-informed Training Contract application.
United Kingdom - Costs - Manchester
Type: Apprenticeship
Location: United Kingdom: Manchester
- Applications open: 2026-01-05
- Programme dates: September 2026 start; exact date not published.
- Duration: 24 months
- Status: closed
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open 2026-01-05
- Programme: September 2026 start; exact date not published.
- Who can apply: School leavers who meet apprenticeship funding and academic criteria.
- Eligibility: no completed degree: true not studying other apprenticeship or degree: true permanent uk right to live and work for programme: true uk resident previous three years: true under 22: true under 25 with ehc plan or care experience: true
- Academic requirements: Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above and 96 UCAS points.
- Application process: Online application form Interactive online assessment Recorded video interview In-person assessment day Group activities and presentations Panel interview
- Assessments: Interactive questions Recorded video interview Assessment-day tasks Group activities Presentations Panel interview
- Progression: Paralegal role, Solicitor Apprenticeship or further CILEx studies.
- Funding: Paid apprenticeship with qualification funded; salary amount not published. qualification funded: true salary paid: true
- Right to work: Permanent UK right to live and work for the full programme duration is an express eligibility requirement.
- Disability support: Inclusive applications welcomed; reasonable adjustments can be requested.
United Kingdom - Corporate and Commercial - London
Type: Apprenticeship
Location: United Kingdom: London
- Applications open: 2026-01-05
- Programme dates: September 2026 start; exact date not published.
- Duration: 24 months
- Status: closed
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open 2026-01-05
- Programme: September 2026 start; exact date not published.
- Who can apply: School leavers who meet apprenticeship funding and academic criteria.
- Eligibility: no completed degree: true not studying other apprenticeship or degree: true permanent uk right to live and work for programme: true uk resident previous three years: true under 22: true under 25 with ehc plan or care experience: true
- Academic requirements: Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above and 96 UCAS points.
- Application process: Online application form Interactive online assessment Recorded video interview In-person assessment day Group activities and presentations Panel interview
- Assessments: Interactive questions Recorded video interview Assessment-day tasks Group activities Presentations Panel interview
- Progression: Paralegal role, Solicitor Apprenticeship or further CILEx studies.
- Funding: Paid apprenticeship with qualification funded; salary amount not published. qualification funded: true salary paid: true
- Right to work: Permanent UK right to live and work for the full programme duration is an express eligibility requirement.
- Disability support: Inclusive applications welcomed; reasonable adjustments can be requested.
United Kingdom - 10,000 Interns
Type: Internship
Location: United Kingdom: Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester
- Programme dates: Six weeks in summer 2026; exact dates were not published.
- Duration: Six weeks
- Status: closed
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: Six weeks in summer 2026; exact dates were not published.
- Who can apply: Black students and graduates eligible through the 10,000 Interns Foundation.
- Progression: Early-careers experience and future applications, including Hill Dickinson early-careers routes.
United Kingdom - Manchester Training Contract
Type: Training Contract
Location: United Kingdom: Manchester
- Applications open: 2026-10-01
- Programme dates: Four six-month seats over two years.
- Duration: 24 months
- Places: 20+ trainees and apprentices start across the firm annually; Training Contract allocation not separately published.
- Status: upcoming
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open 2026-10-01
- Programme: Four six-month seats over two years.
- Who can apply: Law and non-law students, graduates and career changers.
- Eligibility: career changers: true graduates: true law and non law: true
- Academic requirements: No current degree-grade or UCAS threshold was published on the checked official page.
- Application process: Online application form Interactive online assessment Recorded video interview In-person assessment day Group activities and presentations Panel interview
- Assessments: Interactive questions Recorded video interview Assessment-day tasks Group activities Presentations Panel interview
- Progression: Qualification as a solicitor and application for available NQ roles.
- Funding: SQE programme and examination fees are funded. A maintenance grant is provided; amount not published. maintenance grant: true sqe exam fees: true sqe programme fees: true
- Right to work: Vacancy-specific UK right-to-work and sponsorship wording has not yet been published for the 2029 cycle.
- Disability support: Reasonable adjustments can be requested from the Early Careers team.
United Kingdom - Birmingham Training Contract
Type: Training Contract
Location: United Kingdom: Birmingham
- Applications open: 2026-10-01
- Programme dates: Four six-month seats over two years.
- Duration: 24 months
- Places: 20+ trainees and apprentices start across the firm annually; Training Contract allocation not separately published.
- Status: upcoming
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open 2026-10-01
- Programme: Four six-month seats over two years.
- Who can apply: Law and non-law students, graduates and career changers.
- Eligibility: career changers: true graduates: true law and non law: true
- Academic requirements: No current degree-grade or UCAS threshold was published on the checked official page.
- Application process: Online application form Interactive online assessment Recorded video interview In-person assessment day Group activities and presentations Panel interview
- Assessments: Interactive questions Recorded video interview Assessment-day tasks Group activities Presentations Panel interview
- Progression: Qualification as a solicitor and application for available NQ roles.
- Funding: SQE programme and examination fees are funded. A maintenance grant is provided; amount not published. maintenance grant: true sqe exam fees: true sqe programme fees: true
- Right to work: Vacancy-specific UK right-to-work and sponsorship wording has not yet been published for the 2029 cycle.
- Disability support: Reasonable adjustments can be requested from the Early Careers team.
United Kingdom - London Training Contract
Type: Training Contract
Location: United Kingdom: London
- Applications open: 2026-10-01
- Programme dates: Four six-month seats over two years.
- Duration: 24 months
- Places: 20+ trainees and apprentices start across the firm annually; Training Contract allocation not separately published.
- Status: upcoming
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open 2026-10-01
- Programme: Four six-month seats over two years.
- Who can apply: Law and non-law students, graduates and career changers.
- Eligibility: career changers: true graduates: true law and non law: true
- Academic requirements: No current degree-grade or UCAS threshold was published on the checked official page.
- Application process: Online application form Interactive online assessment Recorded video interview In-person assessment day Group activities and presentations Panel interview
- Assessments: Interactive questions Recorded video interview Assessment-day tasks Group activities Presentations Panel interview
- Progression: Qualification as a solicitor and application for available NQ roles.
- Funding: SQE programme and examination fees are funded. A maintenance grant is provided; amount not published. maintenance grant: true sqe exam fees: true sqe programme fees: true
- Right to work: Vacancy-specific UK right-to-work and sponsorship wording has not yet been published for the 2029 cycle.
- Disability support: Reasonable adjustments can be requested from the Early Careers team.
United Kingdom - Leeds Training Contract
Type: Training Contract
Location: United Kingdom: Leeds
- Applications open: 2026-10-01
- Programme dates: Four six-month seats over two years.
- Duration: 24 months
- Places: 20+ trainees and apprentices start across the firm annually; Training Contract allocation not separately published.
- Status: upcoming
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open 2026-10-01
- Programme: Four six-month seats over two years.
- Who can apply: Law and non-law students, graduates and career changers.
- Eligibility: career changers: true graduates: true law and non law: true
- Academic requirements: No current degree-grade or UCAS threshold was published on the checked official page.
- Application process: Online application form Interactive online assessment Recorded video interview In-person assessment day Group activities and presentations Panel interview
- Assessments: Interactive questions Recorded video interview Assessment-day tasks Group activities Presentations Panel interview
- Progression: Qualification as a solicitor and application for available NQ roles.
- Funding: SQE programme and examination fees are funded. A maintenance grant is provided; amount not published. maintenance grant: true sqe exam fees: true sqe programme fees: true
- Right to work: Vacancy-specific UK right-to-work and sponsorship wording has not yet been published for the 2029 cycle.
- Disability support: Reasonable adjustments can be requested from the Early Careers team.
United Kingdom - Business Apprenticeships
Type: Apprenticeship
Location: United Kingdom: Liverpool
- Application timing: Applications reopen in January 2027; the exact opening day is not yet published.
- Duration: Programme-specific
- Status: upcoming
Published application and programme dates
- Applications reopen in January 2027; the exact opening day is not yet published.
- Who can apply: School leavers who meet apprenticeship funding and academic criteria.
- Eligibility: no completed degree: true not studying other apprenticeship or degree: true permanent uk right to live and work for programme: true uk resident previous three years: true under 22: true under 25 with ehc plan or care experience: true
- Academic requirements: Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above and 96 UCAS points.
- Application process: Online application form Interactive online assessment Recorded video interview In-person assessment day Group activities and presentations Panel interview
- Assessments: Interactive questions Recorded video interview Assessment-day tasks Group activities Presentations Panel interview
- Progression: Permanent business role or further apprenticeship.
- Funding: Paid apprenticeship with qualification funded; salary amount not published. qualification funded: true salary paid: true
- Right to work: Permanent UK right to live and work for the full programme duration is an express eligibility requirement.
- Disability support: Inclusive applications welcomed; reasonable adjustments can be requested.
United Kingdom - Paralegal Apprenticeship
Type: Apprenticeship
Location: United Kingdom: Liverpool, London, Manchester
- Application timing: Applications reopen in January 2027; the exact opening day is not yet published.
- Programme dates: September 2027 start; exact date not published.
- Duration: 24 months
- Status: upcoming
Published application and programme dates
- Applications reopen in January 2027; the exact opening day is not yet published.
- Programme: September 2027 start; exact date not published.
- Who can apply: School leavers who meet apprenticeship funding and academic criteria.
- Eligibility: no completed degree: true not studying other apprenticeship or degree: true permanent uk right to live and work for programme: true uk resident previous three years: true under 22: true under 25 with ehc plan or care experience: true
- Academic requirements: Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above and 96 UCAS points.
- Application process: Online application form Interactive online assessment Recorded video interview In-person assessment day Group activities and presentations Panel interview
- Assessments: Interactive questions Recorded video interview Assessment-day tasks Group activities Presentations Panel interview
- Progression: Paralegal role, Solicitor Apprenticeship or further CILEx studies.
- Funding: Paid apprenticeship with qualification funded; salary amount not published. qualification funded: true salary paid: true
- Right to work: Permanent UK right to live and work for the full programme duration is an express eligibility requirement.
- Disability support: Inclusive applications welcomed; reasonable adjustments can be requested.
United Kingdom - Newcastle Training Contract
Type: Training Contract
Location: United Kingdom: Newcastle upon Tyne
- Applications open: 2026-10-01
- Programme dates: Four six-month seats over two years.
- Duration: 24 months
- Places: 20+ trainees and apprentices start across the firm annually; Training Contract allocation not separately published.
- Status: upcoming
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open 2026-10-01
- Programme: Four six-month seats over two years.
- Who can apply: Law and non-law students, graduates and career changers.
- Eligibility: career changers: true graduates: true law and non law: true
- Academic requirements: No current degree-grade or UCAS threshold was published on the checked official page.
- Application process: Online application form Interactive online assessment Recorded video interview In-person assessment day Group activities and presentations Panel interview
- Assessments: Interactive questions Recorded video interview Assessment-day tasks Group activities Presentations Panel interview
- Progression: Qualification as a solicitor and application for available NQ roles.
- Funding: SQE programme and examination fees are funded. A maintenance grant is provided; amount not published. maintenance grant: true sqe exam fees: true sqe programme fees: true
- Right to work: Vacancy-specific UK right-to-work and sponsorship wording has not yet been published for the 2029 cycle.
- Disability support: Reasonable adjustments can be requested from the Early Careers team.
United Kingdom - Finance Apprenticeship
Type: Apprenticeship
Location: United Kingdom: Liverpool
- Application timing: Applications reopen in January 2027; the exact opening day is not yet published.
- Programme dates: September 2027 start; exact date not published.
- Duration: 24 months
- Status: upcoming
Published application and programme dates
- Applications reopen in January 2027; the exact opening day is not yet published.
- Programme: September 2027 start; exact date not published.
- Who can apply: School leavers who meet apprenticeship funding and academic criteria.
- Eligibility: no completed degree: true not studying other apprenticeship or degree: true permanent uk right to live and work for programme: true uk resident previous three years: true under 22: true under 25 with ehc plan or care experience: true
- Academic requirements: Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above and 96 UCAS points.
- Application process: Online application form Interactive online assessment Recorded video interview In-person assessment day Group activities and presentations Panel interview
- Assessments: Interactive questions Recorded video interview Assessment-day tasks Group activities Presentations Panel interview
- Progression: Further finance apprenticeship or permanent business role.
- Funding: Paid apprenticeship with qualification funded; salary amount not published. qualification funded: true salary paid: true
- Right to work: Permanent UK right to live and work for the full programme duration is an express eligibility requirement.
- Disability support: Inclusive applications welcomed; reasonable adjustments can be requested.
United Kingdom - Corporate and Commercial - Liverpool
Type: Apprenticeship
Location: United Kingdom: Liverpool
- Applications open: 2026-01-05
- Programme dates: September 2026 start; exact date not published.
- Duration: 24 months
- Status: closed
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open 2026-01-05
- Programme: September 2026 start; exact date not published.
- Who can apply: School leavers who meet apprenticeship funding and academic criteria.
- Eligibility: no completed degree: true not studying other apprenticeship or degree: true permanent uk right to live and work for programme: true uk resident previous three years: true under 22: true under 25 with ehc plan or care experience: true
- Academic requirements: Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above and 96 UCAS points.
- Application process: Online application form Interactive online assessment Recorded video interview In-person assessment day Group activities and presentations Panel interview
- Assessments: Interactive questions Recorded video interview Assessment-day tasks Group activities Presentations Panel interview
- Progression: Paralegal role, Solicitor Apprenticeship or further CILEx studies.
- Funding: Paid apprenticeship with qualification funded; salary amount not published. qualification funded: true salary paid: true
- Right to work: Permanent UK right to live and work for the full programme duration is an express eligibility requirement.
- Disability support: Inclusive applications welcomed; reasonable adjustments can be requested.
United Kingdom - Apprenticeship Open Evening
Type: Open Day / Event
Location: United Kingdom
- Applications open: 2026-10-01
- Closing date: 2027-01-17
- Programme dates: January 2027; exact date not published.
- Duration: One virtual evening
- Status: upcoming
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open 2026-10-01; Close 2027-01-17
- Programme: January 2027; exact date not published.
- Who can apply: Anyone exploring apprenticeships.
- Eligibility: limited spaces: true open to all stages: true
- Application process: Simple online event application
- Assessments: Applications allocated on strength of application
- Progression: Apprenticeship application.
United Kingdom - Marine - London
Type: Apprenticeship
Location: United Kingdom: London
- Applications open: 2026-01-05
- Programme dates: September 2026 start; exact date not published.
- Duration: 24 months
- Status: closed
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open 2026-01-05
- Programme: September 2026 start; exact date not published.
- Who can apply: School leavers who meet apprenticeship funding and academic criteria.
- Eligibility: no completed degree: true not studying other apprenticeship or degree: true permanent uk right to live and work for programme: true uk resident previous three years: true under 22: true under 25 with ehc plan or care experience: true
- Academic requirements: Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above and 96 UCAS points.
- Application process: Online application form Interactive online assessment Recorded video interview In-person assessment day Group activities and presentations Panel interview
- Assessments: Interactive questions Recorded video interview Assessment-day tasks Group activities Presentations Panel interview
- Progression: Paralegal role, Solicitor Apprenticeship or further CILEx studies.
- Funding: Paid apprenticeship with qualification funded; salary amount not published. qualification funded: true salary paid: true
- Right to work: Permanent UK right to live and work for the full programme duration is an express eligibility requirement.
- Disability support: Inclusive applications welcomed; reasonable adjustments can be requested.
United Kingdom - Training Contract and Insight Day
Type: Open Day / Event
Location: United Kingdom
- Applications open: 2026-10-01
- Programme dates: Summer 2027; exact date not published.
- Duration: One insight day plus linked Training Contract consideration
- Status: upcoming
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open 2026-10-01
- Programme: Summer 2027; exact date not published.
- Who can apply: Applicants seeking a September 2029 Training Contract.
- Application process: Online application form Interactive online assessment Recorded video interview In-person assessment day Group activities and presentations Panel interview
- Assessments: Interactive questions Recorded video interview Assessment-day tasks Group activities Presentations Panel interview
- Progression: September 2029 Training Contract consideration.
- Funding: SQE programme and examination fees are funded. A maintenance grant is provided; amount not published. maintenance grant: true sqe exam fees: true sqe programme fees: true
- Right to work: Vacancy-specific UK right-to-work and sponsorship wording has not yet been published for the 2029 cycle.
- Disability support: Reasonable adjustments can be requested from the Early Careers team.
United Kingdom - Schools outreach work-shadowing (partner-led)
Type: Work Experience
Location: United Kingdom
- Programme dates: Partner-led activity; current public dates are not published.
- Duration: Ongoing
- Status: no_application
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: Partner-led activity; current public dates are not published.
- Who can apply: School students reached through Hill Dickinson community and outreach partnerships.
- Application process: No direct public application. Participation is arranged through schools or partner organisations.
- Progression: Career insight and future applications.
United Kingdom support
UK Visa and Funding
UK qualification funding, maintenance support and published visa-sponsorship or right-to-work information for joining the firm in the United Kingdom.
UK visa sponsorship and right to work
Not confirmed on the firm's official careers site this pass.
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SQE funding and maintenance
Fees and a maintenance grant are provided.
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Paralegal Apprenticeship requirements
Two-year degree-free route with exact funding criteria.
View official source for Paralegal Apprenticeship requirements (opens in new tab)
Areas of work
Practice areas
The legal services and capabilities listed by the firm.
Maritime and Shipping
Historic core strength — advised White Star Line (RMS Titanic) and on the RMS Lusitania case
Offices
Locations
Office locations and the student opportunities available in each location where confirmed.
United Kingdom, Birmingham
Office
5 St Philip's, Birmingham, B3 2PW
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United Kingdom, Leeds
Office
11 Wellington Place, Leeds, LS1 4AP
United Kingdom, Liverpool
Headquarters
United Kingdom, London
Office
The Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose Street, London, EC2A 2EW
View United Kingdom, London official page (opens in new tab)
United Kingdom, Manchester
Office
1 St Michael's, 36 Jacksons Row, Manchester, M2 5WD
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United Kingdom, Newcastle upon Tyne
Office
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8AP
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China, Hong Kong
Office
33B United Centre, 95 Queensway Admiralty, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong SAR China
Cyprus, Limassol
Office
Limassol, Cyprus
Greece, Piraeus
Office
2 Defteras Merarchias Street, Piraeus, 185 35
Monaco
Office
Monaco, 98000
Singapore
Office
3 Anson Road, Springleaf Tower, #24-03, Singapore, 079909
Career paths
Roles
Early-career routes, legal careers, knowledge and innovation roles, legal support and specialist leadership titles.
Legal Director
Confirmed via the firm's own official company page, describing "more than 200 partners and legal directors"
Trainee Solicitor
Two-year training contract, ~25 seats for 2028 intake
Apprentice Solicitor
Paralegal
Senior Associate
Associate
Partner
Access and inclusion
EDI
Recruitment adjustments, disability support, disability-specific programmes, mentoring, networks, partnerships and wider inclusion work.
Schools Work Shadowing
44 opportunities across 14 events.
View official source for Schools Work Shadowing (opens in new tab)
Aspiring Solicitors Partnership
Recruitment and development support.
View official source for Aspiring Solicitors Partnership (opens in new tab)
10,000 Interns Partnership
Work experience and progression support.
View official source for 10,000 Interns Partnership (opens in new tab)
Bright Network Partnership
Early-careers engagement and recruitment.
View official source for Bright Network Partnership (opens in new tab)
School-leaver Apprenticeship Development
First two school-leaver apprentices qualified in 2023.
View official source for School-leaver Apprenticeship Development (opens in new tab)
Early Careers Reasonable Adjustments
Individual adjustments are available for recruitment and assessment.
View official source for Early Careers Reasonable Adjustments (opens in new tab)
Strawberry Fields Work Experience
Work-experience partnership with relevance to neurodiverse employment and social mobility.
View official source for Strawberry Fields Work Experience (opens in new tab)
Community and legal access
Pro bono
The firm’s published pro bono work, community projects, access-to-justice programmes and official partnerships.
Firm research
Firm highlights
Published awards, sectors, notable work, clients and other information that helps students understand the firm.
Official firm platforms
Links & Socials
Verified official websites, careers and application platforms, office directories and social-media accounts.
Official website
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Join us
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Early careers
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Training Contracts
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Apprenticeships
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Open Evenings
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SQE
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Current Vacancies
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Graduate Application Portal
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Office Locations
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Responsible Business
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YouTube
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