What you get with our Watson Glaser practice tests
When you practise through Practice Aptitude Tests, you get access to Watson Glaser style assessments designed to reflect the critical thinking tests used by law firms, banks and professional services employers in real recruitment processes.
- Realistic Watson Glaser style questions across 20 tests and 228 questions, covering drawing inferences, recognising assumptions, deduction, interpretation and evaluating arguments
- Multiple-choice questions reflecting the format of the Watson Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal, produced by TalentLens and used for graduate, professional and managerial-level recruitment
- Timed test simulations to replicate real assessment conditions, including the 30-minute time constraint applied across 40 critical reasoning questions
- Worked answer explanations so you can understand the logical steps and reasoning behind each correct conclusion
- Performance feedback and score breakdowns to track your strengths and weaknesses across each of the five critical thinking sections
- Guidance on what to expect in Watson Glaser tests, including how scores are benchmarked against a norm group and what constitutes a competitive result
- Preparation grounded in the RED model — recognising assumptions, evaluating arguments and drawing conclusions — to build the habits that underpin strong critical thinking
- Unlimited practice so you can sharpen the reasoning skills that legal, financial and professional services employers assess most rigorously
- Immediate access to Watson Glaser practice tests, with the option to cancel at any time
The importance of practicing for a Watson Glaser assessment
Watson Glaser tests are widely used in the recruitment process for graduate, professional and managerial roles; particularly in law, banking and finance, where the ability to make informed, impartial, evidence-based decisions is a prerequisite for the job. Many of the UK’s most competitive employers, including leading law firms and organisations like the Bank of England, use the Watson Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal to filter candidates before interview.
Unlike numerical or verbal reasoning tests, the Watson Glaser assesses critical thinking: the ability to interpret information, separate fact from assumption, draw logical conclusions and evaluate arguments objectively. It requires no prior knowledge of any subject. Success depends entirely on how clearly and impartially you can reason from the evidence in front of you.
Critical thinking is an inherent skill, but it can be developed. Familiarity with the five sections of the test and the subtle distinctions between them, such as the difference between a deduction and an inference, makes a measurable difference to your score. Practicing under timed conditions also prepares you for the 30-minute time constraint, which leaves little room for hesitation on the day.
The skills you’ll hone through Watson Glaser test practice
The different sections of the Watson Glaser test combine to build a precise picture of your critical thinking ability. Regular practice develops skills that go well beyond passing the test, the same skills that law firms, banks and professional services employers consider essential on the job such as:
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Define a problem
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Select key points of information to formulate a solution
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Understand when an assumption has been made, and when it has not
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Hypothesise, or select an applicable hypothesis based on limited evidence
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Draw fact-based conclusions
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Determine the probability of an inference
How to prepare for a Watson Glaser test
The best starting point is to get a solid grasp of the Watson Glaser test format. Understanding the rules, question types, and preparation strategies will make your journey to the landing a job interview exponentially easier. After you feel like you understand the test, practice should be your main port of call. Although critical thinking is an inherent skill, it can be nurtured and improved upon. Begin with our free tests to get an idea of where your areas of improvement are, then move on to the full suite to unlock your full potential in no time.
You can also read our top tips for passing the Watson Glaser for an extra edge.
