CPS Legal Trainee Scheme

I am looking to apply for the CPS LTS next year and I would like to have some advice, insights or any information about it? What they looking for and the application process, please.

Reply 1

Lilylaw999

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Hi, I’m also looking to apply and I know the application was meant to go live today 4th January but I’ve been checking since 8am this morning and still can’t see anything! Just want to check it’s not just me?

Reply 2

Russ3684

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It’s live now!

I’m a former trainee and happy to answer any questions x

Reply 3

Russ3684

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It’s live now!

I’m a former trainee and happy to answer any questions x

Reply 4

suby123

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Found the verbal reasoning tough. I have done it before for other civil service jobs but this one felt harder to me

Reply 5

BehindBars

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Original post by suby123

Found the verbal reasoning tough. I have done it before for other civil service jobs but this one felt harder to me

You got through the civil service judgment test ok?

Reply 6

LouAngie

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Original post by Russ3684

It’s live now!

I’m a former trainee and happy to answer any questions x

Hey

I’ve passed the CSJT & CVRT. I’d really appreciate CV advice! Also it isn’t very clear on the advert whether it’s blind recruitment (removing details that can identify protected characteristic, which university you went to etc)

Many thanks in advance

Reply 7

LouAngie

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Original post by suby123

Found the verbal reasoning tough. I have done it before for other civil service jobs but this one felt harder to me

Hey,

I also found the CVRT quite tricky! Especially in comparison to the practice tests. Definitely a few brain teasers that needed to be worked out with pen and paper.

Reply 8

MarmiteMike

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Original post by LouAngie

Hey,

I also found the CVRT quite tricky! Especially in comparison to the practice tests. Definitely a few brain teasers that needed to be worked out with pen and paper.

I don't think the practice questions were representative of the actual test! The test was tricky! Good luck everyone - not long to wait out if we have reached the Video Interview!

(edited 1 year ago)

Reply 9

Sez__

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Hi, what did you end up doing with the CV, I have the same questions as you and am very confused

Original post by LouAngie

Hey

I’ve passed the CSJT & CVRT. I’d really appreciate CV advice! Also it isn’t very clear on the advert whether it’s blind recruitment (removing details that can identify protected characteristic, which university you went to etc)

Many thanks in advance

Reply 10

Leagaleagle123

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Original post by LouAngie

Hey

I’ve passed the CSJT & CVRT. I’d really appreciate CV advice! Also it isn’t very clear on the advert whether it’s blind recruitment (removing details that can identify protected characteristic, which university you went to etc)

Many thanks in advance

Original post by Sez__

Hi, what did you end up doing with the CV, I have the same questions as you and am very confused

Hi both,

It is very clear that the CV does not need to be anonymous. Please read the Legal Trainee Scheme FAQs ("LTS FAQs").

Except for what I have underlined below, you are able to include in your CV everything else such as Educational institutions, Name, Email address etc...

The LTS FAQs document states:

"Does my CV need to be anonymous?

No, your CV does not need to be anonymous as it’s purpose is to be a supporting tool at interview. However, please do not include any of your Sensitive Personal Data - racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, data concerning health or sex life and sexual orientation, genetic and / or biometric data."

Reply 11

LouAngie

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Original post by Sez__

Hi, what did you end up doing with the CV, I have the same questions as you and am very confused

Hi

I emailed EarlyCareers who confirmed that your CV is a supporting tool at the final interview stage and is not marked at any point. So feel free to include whatever you like in this that you feel will best support you at interview stage.

Reply 12

Barr23

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Can I ask those that did the CSJT, was it similar to the practice test (i.e 3 sections with texts and video scenario)?

Reply 13

Sez__

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Original post by LouAngie

Hi

I emailed EarlyCareers who confirmed that your CV is a supporting tool at the final interview stage and is not marked at any point. So feel free to include whatever you like in this that you feel will best support you at interview stage.