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    SHL SJT - Graduate vs Management?

    Hi Does anyone know which type of SJT is given by law firms? I have purchased Jobtestprep subscription and it is giving me a pack of blended SJT tests from a company called SHL which has 8 management and 6 graduate SJTs. It also says one doesn't know in advance which type will be given , so I...
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    Watson Glaser - Is 50 percentile good enough?

    Hello The first couple of WG tests I tried on Jobtestprep threw percentile of between 50 and 60% . I am hoping to improve with more practice but curious what the general benchmark firms use, to shortlist for next stage ? Thanks
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    Joptestprep triple pack ?

    Hi Jobtestprep has a discounted option to choose 3 test areas in a discount bundle. I am thinking the bundle of Watson Glaser, Situational Judgement & Verbal reasoning as they seem most relevant for vacation schemes. Am I on right track ? Any yes / no ? Other opinions ? Thanks
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    AI - A good candidate for commercial awareness?

    Hi I started late on commercial awareness (currently in second year) and wonder if "emergence of AI and developments around AI" is a good topic to choose for applications and interviews. I did some research and good hooked onto the topic: - Firstly the significant impact of AI and machine...
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    Arctic shores test - how popular ?

    Hello, Anyone knows how popular is Arctic Shores test ? Except NRF any other firm uses it ? Is it worth spending time practicing using jobtestprep subscription? Thanks
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    Watson Glaser- jobtestprep vs assessmentday ??

    Hi To choose between the paid subscriptions of these two, are there any finer points to consider to decide which is better for WG preparation ? Can someone who has subscribed to either, share their experience? Or anyone else who may have general knowledge of the two platforms ? Thanks
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    Ziplaw paid subscription - opinions please ?

    Hi Has anyone used the premium subscription f Ziplaw (50 pounds per year)? What do you think ? Thanks
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    In house VS/TC opportunities?

    Hi Apologies in advance for sounding naive and stupid. From a penultimate year law student's perspective, I find the whole industry and forums ( chat forums, portals like chambers/legal cheek etc/uni career fair) dominated with tips to secure TC/VS in commercial law firms. While I am extremely...
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    Further Timelines for those on Student Visa in UK....

    Hi I am trying to understand what further visa options exist for undergraduate students who are in UK on student visa after LLB completion. 1. If my student visa expires in June 2025 (when I graduate with LLB degree), assuming I secure a TC before graduation, will the firm sponsor my SQE study...
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    VS strategy for international student

    Hi I have looked at dates for Vacation Schemes and 100% of the winter schemes fall in term time making me ineligible. Thankfully all spring and summer VS are out of term time so I can participate. What should my strategy towards Winter scheme application be ? a) Just let it pass, not worth it...
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    First year grades not fully marked (MX) - please advise

    Hi I have just received my LLB first year grades (am at a London based Russell group uni) and it is stressing me out. Only 2 subjects out of 4 have been graded (thankfully I got first class in 1 and 2:1 in the other) but 2 subjects have been marked "MX" - the uni says that they have NOT been...
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    Ideal time to take TCLA premium subscription?

    Hi I am an international student finishing my 1st year in LLB from a Russel Group Uni in London. In my second year (which is starting in September 2023) I will be applying for VS and then in my 3rd year (from June 2024) for TC. Given that TCLA premium is pricey, do you suggest taking it this...
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