01 · 12 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Verbal Reasoning
Shows how accurately candidates understand written information and what follows from it.
- Reading comprehension
- Evaluating statements
- Drawing conclusions
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A CLEARER VIEW OF THEIR SKILLS
More than one score.
Verbal Reasoning82%
Critical Thinking74%
Error Checking68%
English Grammar64%
Legal Support78%
Deductive Reasoning70%
Compare strengths. Explore the detail. Ask better questions.
Illustrative results · Fictional candidate
WHAT THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORES
A clearer view of legal and compliance skills.
The Paralegal template combines Verbal Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Error Checking, English Grammar, Legal Support, Deductive Reasoning. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.
6tests75minutes110questions in total
02 · 15 QUESTIONS · 20 MINUTES
Critical Thinking
Shows whether candidates can judge an argument, spot what it assumes and tell which conclusions follow.
- Inference
- Recognising assumptions
- Deduction
03 · 28 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Error Checking
Shows whether candidates spot mistakes in detailed information under time pressure.
- Comparing records
- Spotting discrepancies
- Accuracy with information
04 · 25 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
English Grammar
Checks written English accuracy where the writing goes in front of customers.
- Sentence structure
- Grammar in context
- Written accuracy
05 · 15 QUESTIONS · 15 MINUTES
Legal Support
Checks the knowledge a legal team relies on: confidentiality, deadlines, documents, contracts and billing.
- Confidentiality, client checks and boundaries
- Deadlines and documents
- Contracts
06 · 15 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Deductive Reasoning
Shows whether candidates reach sound conclusions from rules and stated facts.
- Applying rules
- Drawing conclusions
- Evaluating arguments
A COMPLETE SKILLS PICTURE
One assessment. Different strengths.
Explore careful reading, record accuracy and professional judgement.
You receive a result for each included test: Verbal Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Error Checking, English Grammar, Legal Support, Deductive Reasoning. Compare the relevant areas separately and use a follow-up task based on checking a case summary against its source records.
Keep the recommended selection or adjust it before inviting candidates.
A MULTILINGUAL TEST SUITE
English, plus 13 languages.
Assess candidates in the language they work in.
- English
- Chinese (simplified)
- Japanese
- Korean
- Thai
- Vietnamese
- Indonesian
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- Italian
- Dutch
- Arabic
Languages across our wider suite. Availability varies by test and level; check each test when preparing your assessment.
TRY AN EXAMPLE QUESTION
Try an example question.
Explore an example in the context of checking a case summary against its source records. It gives you a way to discuss the reasoning behind a candidate’s answer, alongside the Paralegal assessment results.
Paralegal: checking a case summary against its source recordsWorkplace example
While checking a case summary against its source records, you compare an approved record with a copied entry. All four fields must match exactly.
| Field | Approved record | Copied entry |
|---|---|---|
| Reference | AB-2741 | AB-2741 |
| Quantity | 36 | 36 |
| Date | 18 October | 18 October |
| Location code | RT-608 | RT-680 |
A PRACTICAL GUIDE
Using the Paralegal assessment.
What does the full assessment tell you?
This template combines multiple-choice questions in Verbal Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Error Checking, English Grammar, Legal Support, Deductive Reasoning. It brings together evidence about careful reading, record accuracy and professional judgement, giving you areas to explore when checking a case summary against its source records.
How can you use the results?
Review each result against your vacancy’s responsibilities. Use a short task based on checking a case summary against its source records to explore practical application. Use fictional material. Ask them to separate facts from assumptions and explain what still needs verification.
Which results matter for your vacancy?
- Verbal ReasoningAsk them to distinguish facts from assumptions in a short written brief.
- Critical ThinkingUse a short Critical Thinking work sample to explore how they apply inference and recognising assumptions.
- Error CheckingCheck matching identifiers, amounts and dates before records are shared.
- English GrammarReview how they would make a customer or colleague message clear and accurate.
- Legal SupportUse a short Legal Support work sample to explore how they apply confidentiality, client checks and boundaries and deadlines and documents.
- Deductive ReasoningAsk them to apply a stated rule and explain what follows from it.
SEE THE RESULTS FOR YOURSELF
See the person behind the score.
Explore a complete sample report, from test results and candidate comparisons to focused interview questions.
BEFORE YOU START
Your questions, answered.
Can I tailor this assessment to my Paralegal vacancy?
Yes. Start with Verbal Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Error Checking, English Grammar, Legal Support, Deductive Reasoning, then keep the tests that match your responsibilities. For example, use Verbal Reasoning to explore reading comprehension. You can add or remove tests before inviting candidates.
Does this assess practical Paralegal work?
Candidates answer multiple-choice questions in Verbal Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Error Checking, English Grammar, Legal Support, Deductive Reasoning online. They do not complete your day-to-day work inside your own systems. Add a short work sample based on checking a case summary against its source records to explore application alongside the test results.
Why is Verbal Reasoning included?
Shows how accurately candidates understand written information and what follows from it. Ask them to distinguish facts from assumptions in a short written brief. Review whether this area reflects the responsibilities of your vacancy before retaining it.
How long does this Paralegal assessment take?
The recommended selection contains 6 tests and allows 75 minutes across its timed tests. Adding or removing tests, or adjusting time allowances, can change the total.
Will I see a separate result for each test?
Yes. Review Verbal Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Error Checking, English Grammar, Legal Support, Deductive Reasoning separately so a strength in one area does not hide a gap in another. Use the detail to focus interviews and relevant work samples. View the sample report.
Can I try this assessment with real candidates for free?
After signup, your Paralegal selection is prepared for review. Adjust it, invite candidates and see your first 5 candidate results free. No credit card is required. See pricing for further results.