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Law interview prep when AI drafts the memo

Practice for London training contracts and U.S. summer associate interviews.

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Check a research claim

What companies say they’re looking for

01 Check what the source supports

“While AI tools can support your preparation, overreliance may weaken your application.”

Clifford Chance, London early careers application guidance · Clifford Chance Early Talent, Undated

Clifford Chance’s London application guide discusses preparation and authentic voice. Practise checking a draft claim against the source. Follow your assessment instructions.

Law interview practiceWhich sentence can stay in the research note?Example

03 Write a factual client update

“A combined case study and competency-based interview with a partner and senior associate”

Clifford Chance, London Training Contract assessment day · Clifford Chance Early Talent, Undated

Clifford Chance’s London assessment day is in person and includes a written exercise. The team may offer a virtual interview to some candidates travelling a significant distance.

Law interview practiceWhat can go in the client-update draft?Example

04 Check the writing sample and your contribution

“Obtain the employer’s permission if you use a document prepared for an employer”

Yale Law School, Career Development Office guidance for law students · Yale Law School Career Development, Undated

Yale Law School’s student guidance covers permission for an employer document. Check what the invitation asks for and explain any edits by others.

Law interview practiceWhich writing sample can you discuss?Example

Sources

  1. Clifford Chance, London early careers application guidance, at the time. Clifford Chance Early Talent, “Guidance for your application”, Undated. Open the source. Checked against the published text.
  2. Goodwin, U.S. summer programme description, at the time. Goodwin Summer Program FAQ, “Summer Program FAQ”, Undated. Open the source. Checked against the published text.
  3. Clifford Chance, London Training Contract assessment day, at the time. Clifford Chance Early Talent, “London Training Contract”, Undated. Open the source. Checked against the published text.
  4. Yale Law School, Career Development Office guidance for law students, at the time. Yale Law School Career Development, “Writing Samples, References & Transcripts”, Undated. Open the source. Checked against the published text.
  5. King & Spalding, London 2029 trainee assessment centre, at the time. King & Spalding Early Careers, “UK Training Contracts”, Undated. Open the source. Checked against the published text.

Last reviewed Nov 11, 2026