Lawyer Test

When looking to fill a lawyer position, it's important to make sure that the candidate has the skills necessary to do the job. A lawyer skills test can help ensure that the candidate is a good fit for the position.

  • What is a lawyer skills test?

    Lawyers play an important role in society by providing people with legal advice and counsel, representing clients in court and upholding the law in all that they do.

    The lawyer skills test is designed to help legal firms and recruiters pre-screen prospective lawyers to ensure they have the required level of knowledge and experience to fulfill the demands of the role.

    The timed test will probe candidates on their knowledge of the law and the roles and responsibilities of a lawyer. It will also look at key aptitudes such as logical thinking and problem solving, not to mention important soft skills like communication and accountability.

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  1. What is a lawyer skills test?
  2. What are the benefits of using the lawyer skills test for pre-screening?
  3. How our test measures lawyer skills
  4. Lawyer Test FAQs

Identify the best candidates and hire faster

Our pre-employment tests let you drill down to the best candidates at the click of a button.

  • Find those candidates who will excel in the role.

    Select the assessments that match the skills or behaviours for the position. You can test for software or coding competency, soft skills like teamwork, or personality traits, to be sure those who pass have high potential.

  • Reduce costs and time.

    No more laborious sifting of resumes or cover letters. Pick your ideal assessment mix, invite your applicants to take them, see the results in your dashboard. Get to the interview stage fast.

  • Eliminate bias.

    All your candidates take the assessments on a level playing field. Only their results determine whether they get shortlisted.

  • What are the benefits of using the lawyer skills test for pre-screening?

    Pre-screening is a really great way to cut down on time and costs, and will improve the quality of your hires. Setting the skills test before you’ve even read through resumes will help you cut your candidate pool dramatically, and allow you to concentrate solely on the people who have proven their expertise on the test.

    Using a skills test also helps to minimize unconscious bias by giving every interested candidate the same chance of progressing to the interview round. Everyone takes the same test, and your decisions can be made by analyzing the results.

    Having this additional data can also be a useful tool if you want to use candidates’ answers to inform their interview questions or further assessments down the line.

    The lawyer skills test covers all of the basic information you’d need to know to be a lawyer, from elements of the law itself, to how a lawyer should conduct themselves, how strong they are at solving problems and whether they're able to think logically under pressure.

    If a candidate performs well on the test, it’s a strong indicator that they have what it takes to be a lawyer, and can be considered for the next stage of the recruitment process.

    Although the lawyer skills test has been designed specifically for the hiring of lawyers, you could also use it if you were looking to recruit any of the following roles:

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How our test measures lawyer skills

Test questions are designed to assess industry-specific technical skills, soft skills, aptitude and suitable personality dimensions. Our data-driven approach provides results that enable you to determine how suited is a candidate for the role.

Depending on the type of question, the format of the test may vary. Multiple-choice questions are used to measure aptitude, technical skills and soft skills, while agreement on a Likert scale assesses suitable personality dimensions. Skills tests ensure that candidates are being evaluated in a precise and impartial manner, their results demonstrating the true knowledge and potential of each test taker.

The characteristics required to be a lawyer were determined by looking at the skills and abilities listed in the US Department of Labor’s O*NET database, which collects data from professionals in various fields.

O*NET is the largest database of its kind, providing detailed information about occupations and the requirements for each role.

Our team of I/O psychologists and psychometrics worked closely with subject-matter experts to create an extensive question bank that can be used to test multiple candidates. We also conducted rigorous field testing with a representative sample of candidates to ensure that the questions were reliable and valid.

Test scores are averaged together to give an overall score. The average score is compared to other candidates' scores to ensure there is no bias toward certain candidates.

Our lawyer test is constantly updated and optimized to ensure the best experience and results.

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Picked provides evidence-based recommendations for tests to use for over 750 jobs. Our recommendation engine leverages data from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) developed by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).

  • Assessments

    A full suite of assessments

    Our platform comes with 12 tests across both foundation and advanced levels so they’re suitable for everyone. Including aptitude, behavioural and personality tests, you’ll have a full range of tests to help you find the candidates you’re seeking.

  • Analytics

    An array of candidate metrics

    For each of your candidates, you’ll be given a comprehensive report. Included will be all the metrics you need to build a detailed picture of each candidate and ensure you’re making the right hiring decisions.

“The platform is so simple to use. I had used competitor providers for over six years and will never go back. Fast, efficient and friendly!”
Greg Chambers, HR Business Partner, Littlefish Ltd
Greg Chambers, HR Business Partner, Littlefish Ltd

Lawyer Test FAQs

What are the key technical abilities of a lawyer?

Lawyers need to have a thorough understanding of the area of law they're practicing in. They also need to be able to analyze data, and creatively problem solve.

Can this test measure soft skills?

Yes. The lawyer skills test also evaluates a range of important soft skills such as communication, accountability and adaptability.

Can I see what the test is like?

Yes, of course. You can try the test for free by signing up for a free trial.

Are these tests available in my plan?

We have a range of plans available. The difference between the plans is the number of test attempts permitted, not the type of tests. All our plans include our full test suite comprising all tests and all levels.

“An unbeatable service, impressive platform and fantastic value for money.”
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Laurence Fishman, Partner, NLPCA

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