Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Clarkslegal as 75% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Training Contract and Trainee Solicitor rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Training Contract and Trainee Solicitor roles were rated as the easiest.
first stage: application
second stage: online competency interview with two partners
third stage: in-person assessment centre at their office with a written exercise and interview with two partners. Lasted under 2 hours.
It was fairly standard interview process. Two interviews and included a written exercise. One in person and one on Microsoft teams. All interviews were with senior members of the firm.
I applied online. I interviewed at Clarkslegal (Reading, England) in Nov 2023
Interview
Competency-based interviews offer a refreshing departure from traditional interview formats by focusing on specific skills and behaviors relevant to the role. The interview process was methodical, with questions designed to elicit examples of past experiences where I demonstrated key competencies.
Allowed for a systematic evaluation of my abilities. By providing specific examples from my past experiences, I was able to showcase my skills in action, offering tangible evidence of my suitability for the role.