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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 Paralegal SJT is a situational judgement test that is specifically geared towards trainee solicitors.
Typical roles that would use our Paralegal SJT are:
1. Trainee Paralegals
2. Paralegals
Overview of the Paralegal SJT
Our Paralegal SJT presents candidates with 16 distinct situations that trainee paralegals 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 Paralegal 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. 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 Paralegal 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 Paralegal SJT. This ensures a comprehensive and valid assessment of the competency. It also ensures that the interpretive reports provided are accurate and valid.
Example Paralegal SJT question
Paralegal SJT - Sample Reports
On completion of the Paralegal 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.
How to do well in your Paralegal SJT
To do well in a Paralegal SJT, it is good to implement the following tips:
1. Legal Knowledge and Research Skills: As a Paralegal, demonstrating strong legal knowledge and research abilities is essential. When answering SJT questions, focus on options that highlight your ability to analyse legal information, interpret statutes and case law accurately, and apply relevant legal principles to different scenarios.
2. Attention to Detail and Accuracy: Precision is critical in legal work. In SJT scenarios, prioritise responses that reflect your ability to draft, review, and manage legal documents meticulously, ensuring compliance with legal standards and minimising errors.
3. Confidentiality and Professional Conduct: Paralegals handle sensitive legal matters and must uphold strict confidentiality. Choose responses that demonstrate ethical decision-making, discretion when dealing with client information, and adherence to professional conduct guidelines.
4. Communication and Client Interaction: Paralegals frequently interact with clients, lawyers, and external stakeholders. In SJT responses, highlight your ability to communicate legal concepts clearly, manage client expectations, and maintain a professional and courteous approach in all interactions.
Keep in mind that the best responses in a Paralegal SJT reflect a balance between legal expertise, ethical integrity, and effective communication. It is not just about completing tasks efficiently but ensuring accuracy, professionalism, and adherence to legal responsibilities.
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