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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

nathan5996

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  • Jan 15, 2025
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    I strongly suspect W&C are manually screening applications rather than being axed by an AI bot (same for most law firms). I think there is often a misunderstanding of how AI is being used in recruitment, and also how heavily it is relied on. Firms are reluctant to use it when there is some evidence to say algorithms may not help with screening effectively, especially when it comes to biases. It can also create more "cookie cutter" outcomes rather than diverse hiring.
    I definitely agree, with a slight caveat. The really quick auto rejections for grammatical errors and sub par academic achievement without mitigating circumstances give an idea of which firms are more heavily reliant on AI use. Not to say the applicant I was responding to necessarily falls into either of these categories, just wanted to provide some reassurance as to a possibility is all.
     
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    billyonthespeeddial

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    Jan 21, 2023
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    No basically they sent an email saying they will get back to me in 2 weeks as they want to consider other candidates too.

    But I know people on my AC who got offers and rejections. AC was 20th
    Ah, you must've done well though! Never heard they shortlisted anyone before. I had my AC yesterday and quite nervous! I thought it went well but no call so far :/
     

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