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The Skills You'll Need

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The Skills You Will Need

Our recruitment process is competency based. This means that we have identified the skills that GLS legal trainees need and we ask you to provide us with evidence that you possess these skills throughout the recruitment process.

SKILL THIS MEANS... TESTED IN
Analytical Ability You have the ability to identify key issues and make logical, clearly presented arguments.

  • Verbal Reasoning Test (VRT)
  • Situational Judgement Test (SJT)
  • Written
    Exercise
  • Technical Interview
Written Communication You can express thoughts clearly in writing.

You use language and style that meets the needs of your audience.
  • Written Exercise
Influential Communication You present your thoughts clearly when speaking.

You command attention and inspire confidence.

You present compelling recommendations and respond persuasively to counter argument.

  • Competency Based Interview
  • Technical Interview
Judgement You can distinguish between vital, important and trivial matters.

You make appropriate decisions from the information presented to you.
  • SJT
  • Written Exercise
  • Technical Interview
Constructive and Innovative Thinking You develop creative and innovative solutions and bring a fresh approach to problems.
  • Written Exercise
  • Competency Based Interview
Team Working You have good interpersonal skills.

You work well with others, take account of their views and support team goals and decisions.
  • Competency Based Interview
Drive and Determination You set goals and persevere to see tasks through.

You can take initiative when required and cope well under pressure.
  • Competency Based Interview
  • Technical Interview
Motivation for the Law & for the GLS You have a clear interest in and motivation for the law, public service and the work of the GLS.
  • Technical Interview
Potential for Self Development You are self aware – recognising both your strengths and development areas.
  • Competency Based Interview
  • Technical Interview

 



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