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FIONA McLAREN

Judicial Appointments

Navigating the Competencies

FIONA McLAREN MA MSc FCIPD MBPsS

I really enjoyed our sessions, and your help with the presentation and with preparation for the interview was invaluable.

Justice of the Supreme Court

THE 'GAME'

Using psychology techniques to:

  • take control
  • use your physiology
  • play your best game

I am recommending you to my colleague so that you can work your magic as you did for me.

Court of Appeal Judge

REPUTATION

You know the value of your reputation. I do, too. I am well-known in judicial circles in both England and Scotland for:

  • a rigorous yet supportive approach
  • straightforward, constructive advice
  • a prompt, practical response

The statement is indeed a vast improvement on the initial effort which I would never have come close to achieving without your input.

Justice of the Supreme Court

THE JUDICIAL PROCESS

Since 2006 working with hundreds of successful candidates from the Supreme Court to specialist tribunal appointments and Inquiry chairs.
In Scotland, working with candidates for the High Court of the Justiciary, Senator of the College of Justice, Sheriff Principal, Sheriff and Summary Sheriff appointments.

Thank you for your final advice. I don’t know of another person I have met who gives better advice than you!

Senior Circuit Judge (Old Bailey)

YOU

The lawyer’s psychology is very familiar to me after 30+ years working with lawyers.
Knowing what an alien process this can be for lawyers, I bring wide experience of psychology, HR/recruitment processes and presentation skills coaching to bear, helping you to take a broad, as well as a sharply-focused, approach to your ‘self assessment’ or ‘statement’ and to put your best foot forward on the assessment day.

It has been an immense help and support to have your advice, candour and encouragement. You are a truly excellent coach and advisor.

High Court Judge

I couldn’t have done it without you!

Senator of the College of Justice

HOW IT WORKS

Working together to help you stand out

The Application Process

  • advice on your approach to the different forms of application
  • review of your draft to ensure your competency examples ‘hit the spot’
  • make your examples tell a clear story, not just for the legal readers but for the lay readers

You have transformed the application. I’m really grateful not just for the substance of your suggestions but also the speed and efficiency with which you have dealt with them.

Deputy High Court Judge

Presenting your own case is a different matter altogether!

The Interview and other hurdles

  • preparing you to face the panel, not forgetting the lay ‘wingers’
  • working through answers to tough questions so that you can give the best account of your skills, experience and suitability
  • being a critical lay reader of your presentation

I am so thankful for your input into my preparation for the interview which was absolutely invaluable. I feel much, much better equipped to meet the interview.

High Court Judge

FIONA McLAREN

MA MSc FCIPD MBPsS

With over 30+ years experience in professional services as an organisational consultant, coach and HR practitioner, I have worked with clients in the UK, Western and Eastern Europe, and the USA, ranging from major City, international and regional law firms, barristers’ chambers, government departments, City banks, oil and gas companies, NHS Foundation Trusts to charities, pharmaceutical companies, art galleries and music conservatoires.
I have been a visiting lecturer in organisational psychology on two Masters courses at King’s College London and Brunel universities. In my MSc in Organisational Psychology and Psychiatry, I wrote my dissertation on psychological issues in a law firm. As a Lay Examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons, I moved from coach to assessor.

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