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The sift process
Applications will be considered by a selection panel. Those that don’t meet the minimum academic criteria will automatically be rejected.
If we receive a high volume of applications, an initial sift will be carried out on the following:
- lead behaviour: communicating and influencing
- technical: legal research
Interviews
If your application meets the essential skills and requirements you will be invited for interview.
The interview will involve questions on:
- behaviour – communicating and influencing
- experiences – legal research and legal skills
- technical – motivational fit
You will also be assessed on your ability to work with complex information, the behaviour ‘working together’ as well as questions about one or more relevant areas of law.
You will be notified of the area(s) of law in your invitation to interview.
Below are 2 short videos:
- a guide to help you prepare for behaviours-based questions
- interview tips, showing what our interviews are like, and demonstrating good and bad interview skills
Interviews are expected to be held between 2 April – 16 April 2024 (*dates to be updated) either online using Microsoft Teams or in person. If you would prefer an in person interview, email: recruitment@lawcommission.gov.uk
Standard-rate travelling expenses (rail, tube or bus) from within the UK will be reimbursed so ensure you retain all receipts if you attend an interview in person.
You will also need to bring documented proof of ID, address, right to work and qualifications. Further details will be given in the interview invitation.
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and is committed to giving interviews to applicants who have passed the minimum requirements, including the SJT, and are disabled under the Equality Act 2010 Level 1: Disability Confident Committed. The Law Commission ensure fair and equal opportunity for all attending an interview. The building is fully accessible.
Appointment process
If you are successful we will start your pre-employment checks. These will include security, identity and past-employment checks. These checks can take up to 12 weeks so it’s important to reply to any requests for information as soon as possible to ensure you can start the role on time.
If you have lived outside of the UK for more than 6 months you will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check translated into English from the countries resided in or visited.
See further information about criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
You must also meet the civil service requirements on nationality.
Once you have passed pre-employment checks, a formal offer of appointment will be made.
Reserves
If the number of successful applicants at interview exceeds the number of posts available, some will be treated as reserves and contacted if posts become available in the future.