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BCAT preparation

Hi all,
I'm due to re-sit my BCAT, having failed my previous exam by just one mark. Would anyone have any tips for free practice tests I could use?

As a very expensive test, I would like to avoid sitting it a third time! I know I will make a good barrister, currently holding 7 pupillage interviews and a first in my LLB and LLM - just can't seem to get the hang of these aptitude tests...
The Bar Standards Board provides a free practice test (https://www.talentlens.co.uk/bcat-practice-test/) but I think there might be some more out there if any other users have suggestions :smile:
A further one on TheLawyerPortal (https://www.thelawyerportal.com/e-learning/free-bar-course-aptitude-test/)
Practice Watson Glaser Test (on which the BCAT is based) (https://www.jobtestprep.co.uk/test-player?testid=WG_free_test&nodeid=11098); and another (https://www.assessmentday.co.uk/watson-glaser-critical-thinking.htm)
(edited 3 years ago)
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Blayze
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I bought a book on Amazon for about £12 which had a load of questions in it. I found it quite useful as they were geared towards the BCAT style specifically. It's sadly now £15, but found here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/BAR-COURSE-APTITUDE-TESTS-questions/dp/1910202886. A lot of questions which was useful as I worry about "using" up the practice test ones by getting them wrong.
Original post by Blayze
I bought a book on Amazon for about £12 which had a load of questions in it. I found it quite useful as they were geared towards the BCAT style specifically. It's sadly now £15, but found here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/BAR-COURSE-APTITUDE-TESTS-questions/dp/1910202886. A lot of questions which was useful as I worry about "using" up the practice test ones by getting them wrong.


Original post by Nightwish1234
The Bar Standards Board provides a free practice test (https://www.talentlens.co.uk/bcat-practice-test/) but I think there might be some more out there if any other users have suggestions :smile:
A further one on TheLawyerPortal (https://www.thelawyerportal.com/e-learning/free-bar-course-aptitude-test/)
Practice Watson Glaser Test (on which the BCAT is based) (https://www.jobtestprep.co.uk/test-player?testid=WG_free_test&nodeid=11098); and another (https://www.assessmentday.co.uk/watson-glaser-critical-thinking.htm)


Thank you both, I really appreciate the help! I managed to pass with a very competent grade this time!
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Aura_24
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Hey did you get hang of it? Did you pass?
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Hey did you get hang of it? Did you pass?

I'm a friend of lawoftherings - they did pass, and with an upper boundary pass mark :smile:
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Dutton95
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Original post by Nightwish1234
I'm a friend of lawoftherings - they did pass, and with an upper boundary pass mark :smile:

Any advice ??
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Pythian
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Sorry to jump in -- but can someone when it is the time or deadline to do the BCAT ? :smile:
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wifd149
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Original post by Pythian
Sorry to jump in -- but can someone when it is the time or deadline to do the BCAT ? :smile:


20-ish March this year. Pretty soon, I haven't done nor prepared for mine either.
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Pythian
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Original post by wifd149
20-ish March this year. Pretty soon, I haven't done nor prepared for mine either.

Alright. I've just booked mine for 5th March.
Original post by Pythian
Alright. I've just booked mine for 5th March.


Nice, I should book mine real soon as well.
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Nice, I should book mine real soon as well.

The price is a joke. Extoirtion.
Original post by Pythian
The price is a joke. Extoirtion.


No kidding, apparently people said that they are relatively easy too :dontknow: Nothing like the LSAT in US kind of emphasis or seriousness too.

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