Selection & Assessment

From application forms to assessment centres, get to grips with the various selection and assessment methods that law firms use to hire trainee solicitors.

66 articles

Anxiety is data, not danger: how to perform under pressure in law interviews and assessment centres

Dr Laura Dean11 min read

Watson Glaser Practice Test

Chloe Roseann16 min read

How do you answer: What do you see as the biggest challenge facing the legal sector today?

Georgia Purcell5 min read

Decoding the Assessment Process in Family Law Firms

Georgia Purcell4 min read

Understanding the Assessment Process in Islamic Finance Law Firms

Nandini Jadeja4 min read

The Art of Applications: Standout Strategies for Aspiring Art Lawyers

Zara Arif4 min read

Preparing for Takeoff: Interview Techniques for Travel Law Positions

Elizabeth Beesley6 min read

Scoring a Position in Sports & Media Law: Application Tips

Lewis Ogg5 min read

Crafting Winning Applications for Family Law Positions

Emily Hindle4 min read

Crafting Impactful Applications for Environmental Law Roles

Megan Hornsby5 min read

Navigating the Assessment Process in Human Rights Law Firms

Emily Hindle4 min read

Decoding the Assessment Process in Human Rights Law Careers

Hugo Carter6 min read

Entering the Field of Healthcare Law: A Comprehensive Application Guide

Lewis Ogg6 min read

Tech Law Careers: Skills, Qualifications and Application Tips

Lewis Ogg6 min read

Crafting Your CV for Success in High-Street Law Firms

Zara Arif4 min read

How to Tailor Your Application for a Career in Public Interest Law

Elizabeth Beesley5 min read

Turn Heads and Drop Jaws: Command Attention in Your Next Law Assessment Presentation

Nandini Jadeja5 min read

Exposed: The Most Common Presentation Mistakes Aspiring Solicitors Make – And How to Dodge Them

Elizabeth Beesley5 min read

You Won't Believe How This Simple Tweak Can Transform Your Video Interview Performance

Nandini Jadeja5 min read

Crack the code: The art and science of perfect presentations at law assessment centres

Lewis Ogg5 min read

Master the Art of the Video Interview: Strategies No Aspiring Solicitor Should Ignore

Ben Ffrancon Dowds5 min read

They Laughed When I Started My Video Interview, But When I Finished…

Elizabeth Beesley3 min read

The Astonishing Truth About What Law Firms REALLY Look For in Your Presentation

Ben Ffrancon Dowds4 min read

The Assessment Centre Written Test: Myths Busted and Truths Revealed!

Zara Arif4 min read

Impress Every Time: Mastering Presentations at Law Firm Assessment Centres

Paddy Carey5 min read

From Nervous Wreck to Presentation Pro: Transform Your Skills with These Hidden Tricks!

Georgia Purcell5 min read

Do You Make These Common Video Interview Blunders? Find Out Now!

Elizabeth Beesley4 min read

Exposed: What Top Law Firms Really Look For in a Video Interview

Elizabeth Beesley4 min read

Video Interviews: 5 Mistakes Every Aspiring Solicitor is Making and How to Avoid Them

Nandini Jadeja4 min read

How to Win the Training Contract Applications Game

Lewis Ogg7 min read

Beat the Competition: Advanced Strategies for Preparing for Situational Judgement Tests

Sophie Wilson2 min read

The Insider's Guide to the Perfect Law Training Contract Application

Zara Arif4 min read

Decoding the Watson Glaser Test: Complete Guide & Online Practice Test

Helena Kudiabor7 min read

8 Secrets to Mastering the Watson Glaser Test Revealed

Helena Kudiabor9 min read

Verbal reasoning tests in legal graduate recruitment: key components and approaches

Sophie Wilson2 min read

Verbal Reasoning Tests in Legal Graduate Recruitment: Understanding the Format

Nandini Jadeja2 min read

Ace the Watson Glaser Test: Tips and Tricks for Success

Nandini Jadeja4 min read

Becoming a Critical Thinker: How to Prepare for the Watson Glaser Test

Sophie Wilson2 min read

Understanding the Watson Glaser Test: How to Improve Your Critical Thinking Skills

Yi Kang Choo4 min read

The Watson Glaser Test: How to Succeed on the Critical Thinking Assessment

Zara Arif5 min read

How to Impress During Your Training Contract Face-to-Face Interview

Zara Arif5 min read

Verbal Reasoning Tests in Legal Graduate Recruitment: A Comprehensive Guide

Claudia Chan4 min read

Want a High Score on the Watson Glaser Test? Follow These Tips

Claudia Chan5 min read

Preparing for Your Law Firm Video Interview: Key Steps for Success

Charlotte Cheshire5 min read

Unlock the Secrets to Acing the Watson Glaser Test

Annabel Gooden5 min read

Navigating Video Interviews for Training Contracts: A Guide for Nervous Applicants

Alyssa Gibbons4 min read

Verbal Reasoning Test Strategies

Annika De Lathauwer3 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Passing the Watson Glaser Test

Annika De Lathauwer5 min read

Making a Great Impression: Tips for Your Training Contract Face-to-Face Interview

Lawrence Topley5 min read

Maximising Your Score on the Watson Glaser Critical Thinking Test

Lawrence Topley5 min read

Video Interviews for Training Contracts: What You Need to Know

Nandini Jadeja5 min read

The Training Contract Interview: Building Confidence and Making a Great Impression

Nandini Jadeja5 min read

The Do's and Don'ts of the Training Contract Face-to-Face Interview

Nandini Jadeja5 min read

What is a situational judgement test?

Nandini Jadeja4 min read

Law firm video interview preparation advice

Robert Greene7 min read

Free Law CV Template

AllAboutLaw1 min read

What should a legal CV look like?

Dana Drozina4 min read

Is the Watson Glaser test timed?

Helena Kudiabor3 min read

How can I make my legal CV stand out?

Natasha Jones4 min read

Can you fail a Watson Glaser test?

Helena Kudiabor2 min read

Watson Glaser - The Lawyer’s Test

Jack Denton3 min read

Using custom printing to stand out in the job market

Cristina Ubeda 3 min read

How to ace a video interview

Aaron Marchant3 min read

Regional firm CV

AllAboutLaw5 min read

Preparing for an interview

Alison Collins4 min read

How to deal with vacation scheme applications

Jennifer Overhaus3 min read