Careers Resources

Careers Resources

Job application and interview advice - Law

Typical Interview Questions for Law Traineeships

Download a range of typical interview questions asked by Law Firms to help you to prepare.

Law in England employer videos (AllAboutGroup)

Watch short video clips of representatives of law firms talking about the process of becoming a Solicitor in England and the value of undertaking placements and other types of work experience. There is also useful advice on how to make your work experience and traineeship applications stand out.

21 Secrets to Successful Applications

Advice and tips on how to prepare winning traineeship applications. Compiled by the Trainee Solicitor Surgery website.

The JobTestPrep guide to Law Firm Application Forms

Advice on how to answer commonly asked application form questions.

Basic Guide to Passing the Watson Glaser with free practice test

The Watson Glaser test is often used by law firms for assessing a candidate's critical thinking skills. This guide has advice on preparing for the test and there is a link to a free test.

Assessment-training.com - free Watson Glaser test

Free timed Watson Glaser test. To access the test click on the link below and scroll to the end of the next page.

Watson Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal (Assessment Day)

Information on what the test involves and a link to a free critical thinking test.

Cracking the LSAT

Practice material for the LSAT - a test used for entry to Law School in the US.

  • Author: Adam Robinson and Kevin Blemel
  • Published: 2012

You will find this book in the Careers Service library on the second floor of the Hub.

Law School Admission Council

Law School Admission Council administers the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Contains useful examples of LSAT and practice test.

Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) Guide (Erudera)

Comprehensive guide to help you prepare for the LSAT. The guide explains what the test involves and answers fundamental questions about issues such as fees and registration. There is also a detailed study plan to help you prepare effectively.

LSAT study guide: prep with limited time (Kaplan)

Practical tips on how to prepare for the LSAT.

Guide to the LSAT (GoGrad)

Advice on what the LSAT is, what it involves and how to prepare.