{"id":14562,"date":"2026-08-19T10:21:03","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T10:21:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/?post_type=profiles&#038;p=14562"},"modified":"2026-09-23T13:20:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T13:20:55","slug":"ashfords-llp","status":"publish","type":"profiles","link":"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/profiles\/ashfords-llp\/","title":{"rendered":"Ashfords LLP"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","jurisdictions":[],"countries":[],"cities":[],"firms_companies":[],"universities_colleges":[],"lex_survey_questions":[],"publications":[828],"tc_location":[],"class_list":["post-14562","profiles","type-profiles","status-publish","hentry","publications-future-lawyers-2026-27"],"acf":[],"featured_image_urls":{},"appp_media":null,"appp":{"post_list":{"below_title":"<div class=\"lex-profile-list-intro\"><div class=\"letterhead\">\n            \n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"styled\">Ashfords LLP<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<img class=\"firm-logo\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Ashfords_Logo_Teal_rgb.png\" alt=\"Ashfords LLP law firm logo\" \/>\n\t<meta class=\"swiftype\" name=\"image\" data-type=\"enum\" content=\"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Ashfords_Logo_Teal_rgb.png\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"contact-box\">\n<div class=\"address contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-building\"><\/i> Ashford House, Grenadier Road, Exeter, EX1 3LH<\/div><div class=\"web contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-globe\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-website\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.ashfords.co.uk\/\">Visit website<\/a><\/div><div class=\"phone contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-phone\"><\/i> 01392 337000<\/div><div class=\"linkedin contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-linkedin\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-linkedin\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/ashfords\/\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/div><div class=\"instagram contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-instagram\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-instagram\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ashfords_law\/?hl=en\">Instagram<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"badges\"><i class='fa fa-trophy' aria-hidden='true'><\/i> Ashfords LLP is a The Legal 500 Future Lawyers Winner in 5 categories: <a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/you-are-happy-at-your-law-firm\/' target='_blank'> Happiness<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/you-would-you-recommend-your-firm-as-an-employer\/' target='_blank'> Good employer<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/you-think-highly-of-the-senior-leadership-at-the-firm\/' target='_blank'> Leadership<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/you-have-good-work-life-balance\/' target='_blank'> Work-life balance<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/when-you-need-support-your-supervisors-are-approachable\/' target='_blank'> Approachability<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"apply-buttons\">\n<div class=\"grad_web\"><button class=\"grad-rec\" style=\"position:relative; height: 56px;\"><a style=\"padding-top: 15px; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; color: #fff;\" class=\"firm-grad-site\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ashfords.co.uk\/careers\/early-careers\/trainee-opportunities\">Visit Graduate Recruitment Site<\/a><\/button><\/div><div class=\"apply_link\"><button class=\"apply-now\" style=\"position:relative; height: 56px;\"><a style=\"padding-top: 15px; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; color: #fff;\" class=\"firm-apply-link\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ashfords.hr.candidats.io\/roles\">Apply Now<\/a><\/button><\/div><\/div>\n\n                    \n        <\/div><span class=\"profile-link\">View Profile<\/span><\/div>"},"post_detail":{"below_title":"<div class=\"letterhead\"><div class=\"letterhead\">\n            \n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"styled\">Ashfords LLP<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<img class=\"firm-logo\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Ashfords_Logo_Teal_rgb.png\" alt=\"Ashfords LLP law firm logo\" \/>\n\t<meta class=\"swiftype\" name=\"image\" data-type=\"enum\" content=\"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Ashfords_Logo_Teal_rgb.png\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"contact-box\">\n<div class=\"address contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-building\"><\/i> Ashford House, Grenadier Road, Exeter, EX1 3LH<\/div><div class=\"web contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-globe\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-website\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.ashfords.co.uk\/\">Visit website<\/a><\/div><div class=\"phone contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-phone\"><\/i> 01392 337000<\/div><div class=\"linkedin contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-linkedin\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-linkedin\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/ashfords\/\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/div><div class=\"instagram contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-instagram\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-instagram\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ashfords_law\/?hl=en\">Instagram<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"badges\"><i class='fa fa-trophy' aria-hidden='true'><\/i> Ashfords LLP is a The Legal 500 Future Lawyers Winner in 5 categories: <a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/you-are-happy-at-your-law-firm\/' target='_blank'> Happiness<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/you-would-you-recommend-your-firm-as-an-employer\/' target='_blank'> Good employer<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/you-think-highly-of-the-senior-leadership-at-the-firm\/' target='_blank'> Leadership<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/you-have-good-work-life-balance\/' target='_blank'> Work-life balance<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/when-you-need-support-your-supervisors-are-approachable\/' target='_blank'> Approachability<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"apply-buttons\">\n<div class=\"grad_web\"><button class=\"grad-rec\" style=\"position:relative; height: 56px;\"><a style=\"padding-top: 15px; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; color: #fff;\" class=\"firm-grad-site\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ashfords.co.uk\/careers\/early-careers\/trainee-opportunities\">Visit Graduate Recruitment Site<\/a><\/button><\/div><div class=\"apply_link\"><button class=\"apply-now\" style=\"position:relative; height: 56px;\"><a style=\"padding-top: 15px; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; color: #fff;\" class=\"firm-apply-link\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ashfords.hr.candidats.io\/roles\">Apply Now<\/a><\/button><\/div><\/div>\n\n                    \n        <\/div><\/div><div class=\"survey-scores\"><h2 style=\"color: #111;\">Trainee Feedback<\/h2>\r\n<ul style=\"list-type:none; color: #111;\">\r\n<li style=\"width:81.2%\">81.2<span class=\"score-title\">Work quality<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:81.2%\">81.2<span class=\"score-title\">Client contact<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:%\">83.3<span class=\"score-title\">Vac. Scheme<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:70.0%\">70.0<span class=\"score-title\">Inclusiveness<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:89.2%\">89.2<span class=\"score-title\">Approachability<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"profile-content-1\"> \n<article id=\"post-14562\" class=\"post-14562 profiles type-profiles status-publish hentry publications-future-lawyers-2026-27\">\n\t\n\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n\t\t\n\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<div class=\"survey-results tab-listing\">  \n   \n        \n<h2>Survey Results - Trainee feedback on <span class=\"highlight-firm\">Ashfords LLP<\/span><\/h2>\n\n           <style>\n#chartdiv {\n  width: 100%;\n  height: 800px;\n}\n\n<\/style>\n            \n  <!-- Resources -->\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.amcharts.com\/lib\/4\/core.js\"><\/script>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.amcharts.com\/lib\/4\/charts.js\"><\/script>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.amcharts.com\/lib\/4\/themes\/animated.js\"><\/script>\n            \n<!-- HTML -->\n<div id=\"chartdiv\"><\/div>\n        \n<!-- Chart code -->\n<script>\n\/\/ Themes begin\nam4core.useTheme(am4themes_animated);\n\/\/ Themes end\n\n\/\/ Create chart instance\nvar chart = am4core.create(\"chartdiv\", am4charts.XYChart3D);\n\n\/\/ Add data\nchart.data = [{\n  \"question\": \"Satisfaction\",\n  \"result\": \"\",\n  \"explanation\": \"How would you rate your overall job satisfaction?\" \n},{\n  \"question\": \"Expectations\",\n  \"result\": \"\",\n  \"explanation\": \"How far has the firm lived up to your expectations?\" \n},{\n  \"question\": \"Work quality\",\n  \"result\": \"81.2\",\n  \"explanation\": \"How would you rate the quality of work you are given?\" \n},{\n  \"question\": \"Client contact\",\n  \"result\": \"81.2\",\n  \"explanation\": \"How would you rate your amount of client contact?\" \n},{\n  \"question\": \"Work\/life\",\n  \"result\": \"\",\n  \"explanation\": \"How happy are you with your work\/life balance?\" \n},{\n  \"question\": \"Social life\",\n  \"result\": \"\",\n  \"explanation\": \"How good is your firm\u2019s social life?\" \n},\n\n\n\n{\n  \"question\": \"Vac. 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<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2018Culture and work-life balance\u2019,\u00a0\u2018location, reputation and opportunity of TC\u2019,\u00a0\u2018good work, genuine and collaborative culture\u2019,\u00a0\u2018Good work-life balance, friendly team, postgraduate funding, diverse work\u2019,\u00a0\u2018100% trainee retention\u2019, \u2018Firm culture, location, benefits\u2019, \u2018I felt supported in my career aspirations and knew that the firm culture was something that would remain,\u00a0even when the firm grows\u2019, \u2018Wide range of seats available and high rankings\u2019.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the best thing about the firm? <\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2018Work-life balance, approachability of partners and senior colleagues\u2019, \u2018The culture &#8211; there isn\u2019t a rigid hierarchical structure, which means people are more approachable, which in turn helps to embed you within the firm\u2019, \u2018How supportive the partners are and their commitment to your training\u2019, \u2018Friendly people\u2019, \u2018People and variety of work\u2019, \u2018The culture is great\u2019.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What could the firm do to improve? <\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2018Provide a better salary\/benefits package for London\u2019,\u00a0\u2018Administration of the training\/qualification process can be a bit\u00a0disorganised\u00a0and at times not very transparent\u2019,\u00a0\u2018I only had\u00a0one\u00a0seat during the training contract that was a preference\u2019, \u2018More BD opportunities for early careers\u2019, \u2018Increase the seat opportunities available to trainees\u2019, \u2018Invest in an in-house AI system to streamline work\u2019.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What has been the best moment of your training? <\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2018Trainees get involved at basically day one in\u00a0organising\u00a0firm-wide events, which has been fun!\u2019,\u00a0\u2018Looking back at my work and experience when writing up my handover notes before moving seats and\u00a0realising\u00a0how far I have come\u2019,\u00a0\u2018Getting stuck in with the work\u2019,\u00a0\u2018Joining my current team, very nice people\u2019,\u00a0\u2018Supporting junior members; paralegals aspiring to be in the same position as me\u2019.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What has been the most challenging moment of your training? <\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2018Seat changes and matter handovers\u2019, \u2018Having to prepare for and take SQE2 during the first few months of my training contract due to some administration issues\u2019, \u2018Dealing with difficult clients\u2019, \u2018my property disputes seat was very busy\u2019, \u2018The initial stage of the seat in which you are getting to grips with the basics\u2019, \u2018Feeling overwhelmed early on before I learned how to effectively prioritise competing tasks\u2019, \u2018Increase in workload and responsibility\u2019.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n                \n               \n      <h2 class=\"tab-listing\" id=\"verdict\">The Lex 100 verdict on <span class=\"highlight-firm\">Ashfords LLP<\/span><\/h2>\n       \n        \n      \n             \n        <p>    \n\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ashfords offers high-quality work without sacrificing a supportive, people-first culture. Its South West presence is a particular draw for those seeking \u2018a successful career as a lawyer with a variety of exciting work, whilst staying in the part of the country I love\u2019. The firm\u2019s growing national profile, \u2018wide range of seats\u2019 and \u2018exposure to clients from a junior level\u2019 give the training contract broader appeal. Recruits were also attracted by Ashfords\u2019 \u2018reputation for work-life balance\u2019, \u2018positive culture\u2019 and the sense that \u2018everyone &#8211; even senior members of the firm &#8211; is incredibly welcoming\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The best thing about Ashfords is, overwhelmingly, \u2018the people\u2019. Respondents praise \u2018hugely supportive\u2019 teams, approachable partners committed to training, and a culture where \u2018workplace politics are minimal, and everyone understands you have a life\u2019. One trainee summed it up neatly: \u2018I don\u2019t feel stressed by work and enjoy coming in.\u2019 Another highlighted the supportive trainee cohort and its \u2018encouraging environment\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are areas for improvement, particularly around pay and benefits, with London respondents feeling that the package is \u2018far from competitive&#8217;. The feedback also asked for more transparency around seat choices and NQ roles, stronger supervisor training, broader seat opportunities, and greater investment in IT and AI. Trainees find seat moves demanding; balancing working with studying is also challenging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nevertheless, the work at Ashfords is varied and, at its best, hands-on. Trainees praised \u2018wide exposure\u2019, responsibility for major tasks, attending hearings, mediations and even trial, as well as presenting at client events and getting involved in firm-wide initiatives.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For those seeking strong regional roots,\u00a0quality\u00a0work and a culture that makes people \u2018always happy to be at work\u2019,\u00a0Ashfords\u00a0offers a training experience with real warmth,\u00a0breadth\u00a0and promise.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n        \n             \n                \n        \t\t<p>        \n              \n\n\n           \n        \n         \t\t \n\t\t <h2 id=\"ditl\"> <\/h2>\n\t\t <p>\t\t          \n\t\t         \n\t\t     <\/p>  \n\t\t <p><\/p>\n\t\t \n        \n                <h2 id=\"about\">About the firm<\/h2>\n        <p><p><strong>CEO:<\/strong> Louise Workman<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other offices:<\/strong>\u00a0Exeter,\u00a0Bristol,\u00a0London,\u00a0Plymouth<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who we are\/what we do:<\/strong> Ashfords is a valued legal partner to a wide range of corporate, public sector and private clients across the UK and internationally, counted on by clients to get the right result \u2013 whether that\u2019s delivering commercial objectives, protecting assets, making investments or solving disputes.<\/p>\n<p>With four UK offices and an international network, we are able to draw on legal expertise in over 70 countries worldwide.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What we\u2019re looking for:<\/strong>\u00a0There is no magic recipe for the perfect trainee. However, at Ashfords, there are characteristics that we value. We are looking for individuals who are curious, ambitious and willing to put forward innovative ideas. We need excellent communicators who are adaptable and ready to accept the variety of challenges that a career in law can throw at you. We expect our trainees to get stuck in and integrate with each team they are a member of, so an open mind and personable, can-do attitude is essential!<\/p>\n<p>We want our trainees to be our partners of the future, which is why we \u2018recruit to retain\u2019. Our commitment to this is demonstrated by our consistently high retention rates (100% in 2023). We\u2019re really proud of this achievement, and our trainees choosing to remain at Ashfords to grow their careers is testament to our collaborative and supportive culture, combined with the high-quality work that we offer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What you\u2019ll do:<\/strong>\u00a0You will experience four areas of law during your training contract, spending six months in each seat. You can choose to apply for a Bristol or a South West-based training contract. Our South West trainees will have the opportunity to work across our Exeter and Plymouth offices. We also offer flexibility for trainees to complete a seat in another office if the opportunity arises, including London.<\/p>\n<p>As an Ashfords trainee, you will be immersed in the life of a full-service law firm. We offer hands-on experience, early responsibility and client involvement. You can expect to be working alongside experienced lawyers and partners, who are leaders in their field, on a daily basis, to develop your technical skills and broaden your commercial awareness.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Perks:<\/strong> 26 days holiday + bank holidays + Ashfords day, rising to 31 days with 10 years\u2019 service; holiday purchase (option to buy up to one week additional leave); health cash plan \u2013 ability to claim back certain medical expenses; free flu jabs; free access for you and up to five others to the Calm App; gym discounts and free onsite gym in Exeter office; retail discount portal \u2013 savings and cashback with hundreds of retailers; dental insurance \u2013 voluntary benefit, corporate rates; health screening \u2013 payable over 12 months; Cycle to Work Scheme \u2013 save money on a bike and accessories through salary sacrifice; free eye tests \u2013 every two years plus discounted glasses for VDU use.<\/p>\n<\/p>         \n              \n      <h2 class=\"tab-listing\" id=\"other\">Diversity and inclusion<\/h2>\n\t  \n      <div id=\"diversity\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashfords.co.uk\/about-us\/equality-diversity-and-inclusion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.ashfords.co.uk\/about-us\/equality-diversity-and-inclusion<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2025 Diversity Report: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashfords.co.uk\/media\/ro1dmynb\/ashfords-diversity-report-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.ashfords.co.uk\/media\/ro1dmynb\/ashfords-diversity-report-2025.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n            \n      \n            \n                 \n            \n              \n       \n                 \n        \t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-## --><\/div><div class=\"profile-content-2\">   \r\n\r\n<div id=\"profile-contents\">\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"widget-title\">Contents<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"contents\">\r\n<li><a href=\"#verdict\">The verdict<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#about\">About us<\/a><\/li>  <li><a href=\"#diversity\">Diversity and inclusion<\/a><\/li>          \r\n<li><a href=\"#facts\">Facts and figures<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\r\n        \r\n<\/div> \r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"application-process\">\r\n \r\n<h2 class=\"widget-title\">Application process for Ashfords LLP<\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>How:<\/strong> Application must be submitted through our application portal <a href=\"https:\/\/ashfords.hr.candidats.io\/roles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Candid<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s involved:<\/strong> Written application;\u00a0Watson Glaser critical thinking test; interview with partner and member of HR; written exercise and presentation assessed by senior fee-earner and member of HR.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Person in charge of recruitment:<\/strong> Isabella Gartside (i.gartside@ashfords.co.uk).<\/p>\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n    \r\n<div id=\"salary\"> \r\n \r\n  <h2 class=\"widget-title\">Salary at Ashfords LLP<\/h2>\r\n  <p><strong>First year salary:<\/strong> \u00a336,500<\/p>  <p><strong>Second year salary:<\/strong> \u00a338,500<\/p>  <p><strong>Newly qualified salary:<\/strong> \u00a362,000<\/p>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n \r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n <div id=\"facts-figures\">\r\n \r\n  <h2 id=\"facts\" class=\"widget-title\">Facts and figures<\/h2>\r\n  <p><p><strong>Total partners:<\/strong> 75<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other fee-earners:<\/strong> 356<\/p>\n<p><strong>Total trainees:<\/strong> 32 as of September 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Applications received pa:<\/strong> 823 in 2025<\/p>\n<p><strong>Percentage interviewed:<\/strong> 40 assessment centre places per year<\/p>\n<p><strong>Turnover of the firm in 2023\/24:<\/strong> \u00a315m<\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n  \r\n<\/div>\r\n \r\n      \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<!--\t  \r\n\r\n    \r\n<h2 class=\"widget-title\">If  were a fictional character it would be\u2026<\/h2>\r\n        \t\t\r\n<br><\/br>\r\n<br><\/br> -->\r\n\r\n   \r\n\r\n<div id=\"videos\">\r\n\r\n       \r\n\r\n        \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"position: relative; 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