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What do Situational Judgement Tests assess?
A Situational Judgement Test or SJT is a type of psychometric test that presents candidates with real-life work situations and then asks them to decide on the best response to that situation. The Trainee Solicitor SJT is a situational judgement test that is specifically geared towards trainee solicitors.
Typical roles that would use our Trainee Solicitor SJT are:
1. Trainee Solicitors
2. Newly Qualified Solicitors
Overview of the Trainee Solicitor SJT
Our Trainee Solicitor SJT presents candidates with 16 distinct situations that trainee solicitors and paralegals may find familiar. For each situation, candidates taking the test are asked to review 4 possible responses and select 1 response they consider ‘most appropriate’ and another as the ‘least appropriate’. As with all our SJTs, the Trainee Solicitor SJT is untimed but typically takes up to 15 minutes to complete.
Law firms like Allen & Overy, Baker McKenzie, Linklaters, Cliford Chance, DLA Piper and many more are all using SJTs to support their recruitment process of trainee solicitors. This is because SJTs are a great way to test a candidate’s reactions to commonplace work challenges. The legal sector is highly competitive, so employers will use SJTs as part of the hiring process, to ensure they're selecting the candidates who possess the necessary competencies to succeed in the role.
Our Trainee Solicitor SJT measures 4 competencies / behaviours:
1. Purposeful Engagement: Supporting colleagues & solicitors in an effort to improve and maximise outcomes (i.e., efficiency & quality).
2. Creating Clarity: Establishing a clear, precise & accurate understanding of situations & tasks to facilitate effective action and valid decision-making.
3. Driving Peak Performance: Routinely delivering a high quality, efficient & adaptive client-focused service (i.e., colleagues, solicitors & clients).
4. Professional Credibility: Demonstrating a genuine commitment to company standards and best practice.
Each competency comprises of 4 behavioural indicators, and each indicator is measured by a specific question in the Trainee Solicitor SJT. This ensures a comprehensive and valid assessment of the competency. It also ensures that the interpretive reports provided are accurate and valid.
Example Trainee Solicitor SJT question
Trainee Solicitor SJT - Sample Reports
On completion of the Solicitor SJT, you can download 2 reports as standard:
1. Recruitment Report, where the content is designed for an organisation and supports a recruitment decision. This report provides tests scores, behavioural interpretation, and interview questions.
2. Candidate Report, where the content is designed for a candidate(s) and provides feedback on the test performance. This report provides behavioural interpretation and suggests development goals for improving their competencies.
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How to do well in your Trainee Solicitor SJT
To do well in a Trainee Solicitor SJT, it is good to implement the following tips:
1. Demonstrate Attention to Detail and Analytical Skills: For trainee and newly qualified solicitors, meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical skills are essential. In SJT scenarios, choose responses that showcase your ability to thoroughly analyse legal documents, identify key legal issues, and consider all relevant factors and implications in a given situation.
2. Highlight Effective Communication and Client Relations: Effective communication with clients and other legal professionals is crucial. Opt for SJT responses that demonstrate your skill in communicating complex legal information clearly and professionally, both in writing and verbally. Emphasise your ability to build and maintain trust and professionalism in client relationships.
3. Show Ethical Judgement and Professional Integrity: Maintaining ethical standards and professional integrity is paramount in the legal profession. In the SJT, select responses that reflect your understanding of legal ethics, your commitment to upholding the law, and your ability to make judicious decisions while respecting client confidentiality and legal boundaries.