Assessment Centre
Case Studies
Often Assessors will give you a case study that is relevant to the firm that you are applying for. By doing this they are asking you to show:
- An understanding of the study- this is the type of work you will be required to handle whilst at the firm
- Analytical skills- you must be able to analyse the potential problems within the case study, those which are obvious and those which are not
- Good Application - You must be able to understand and then apply the relevant law to the facts
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Key Questions asked from the case study:
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- What are the facts of the case?
- What are the issues in the case?
- '..........' is considering bringing a claim, should they?
- How would you go about advising your client
- What possible difficulties would your claimants case face? How would you overcome these?
- What legislation do you find useful to your case?
Psychometric Tests
Psychometric tests can include verbal reasoning, critical thinking, numerical reasoning, personality tests and situational tests. These tests are designed to show how you act and think when dealing with a scenario or set of facts.
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The most common tests are:
1. Watson Glaser tests - this is a critical reasoning test which takes up to an hour to complete. The test includes the sections: Interpretation, inference, recognition of assumptions evaluation of arguments and deduction.
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2. Verbal reasoning test - A verbal reasoning test examines an individuals level of understanding and logic. The test will include multiple statements or questions which you must answer usually in multiple choice format.
3. Situational judgement test - This type of test assesses an applicants values and whether they would work well with the firms dynamic. The test includes workplace scenarios which require a candidate to answer by multiple choice how they would respond and handle a given situation.
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You can access practice tests HERE: https://www.jobtestprep.co.uk/law-employers?idev_username=Oliver
Written Assessments
This type of assessment will often ask you to write a letter of advice to a client or on behalf of a client based on a scenario. Interviewers use this assessment method to assess your grammar, spelling and clarity of writing. Written assessments also allow an assessor to assess your persuasive techniques, analytical skills and overall awareness of a client’s needs and the relevant law.
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The most common form of written assessments that you will be asked to do is drafting a letter to a client. You can find how to write a client letter HERE: https://bizfluent.com/how-8188740-write-client-letter.html
Presentations
Presentations are often used in order to see how you handle being set a task and how you in front of a potential client. Employers using this assessment technique will be seeking excellent communication skills, time management, eye contact, persuasiveness, attention to important facts and clear structure.
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Type One - An individual presentation where you will be given a brief of what is expected and relevant information. You may be asked to present on a personal matter or on a matter that the company choses such as a legislative act or a case.
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Type Two - A group presentation with other candidates. Again this is likely to be on a group interest or a legal interest.
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Example: Based on the case study could you present your arguments for or against the Victim/defendant or Claimant/respondent.