Acing an Assessment Centre

A virtual assessment centre consists of an interview and written assessment. An in-person assessment centre consists of an interview, written assessment, group exercise and additional assessments. An assessment centre can be in-person, virtual or hybrid depending on the role, programme, or opportunity you’re applying for.

Here are some top tips to get ready for this stage:

• Respond promptly to emails, particularly in relation to booking interviews or confirming your attendance – don't be the person the recruiter needs to chase.
• Whether it's in-person or virtual, dress appropriately, professionally and comfortably. If in doubt, always dress smarter than you think you need to.
• Be on time for your assessments, by factoring in time for travel issues and/or technical difficulties. If you experience any delays or issues, contact us immediately.
• Practice your written communication and strengthen your proofreading skills – our Virtual Experience Programme has different tasks to complete and shows you how a solicitor would approach the task with example answers.
• Think about the interview questions that are likely to come up around key competencies and your motivations – plan how you may showcase relevant experience, skills and commercial awareness in your answers. Again, refer to your 'bank' of situations or experiences and ensure your answers are structured, clear, and concise.
• Ask questions to your interviewers and gain an insight into the firm – don't forget, you're interviewing us too to see whether we're the right firm for you.