Navigating your trainee application with Flex Legal: Our approach to AI

AI and the Flex Trainee application process

The rise of AI tools, like ChatGPT, has naturally changed how many candidates approach job applications. We understand and acknowledge the power and potential these tools offer, and we want to be transparent about how we view their use in your application to Flex Legal for the Trainee scheme and CoSec scheme.

Being entrepreneurial: demonstrate your skills

At Flex Legal, we're entrepreneurial. We believe AI is set to revolutionise the legal sector, and we champion its responsible use. We encourage you to be forward-thinking and explore how AI tools can enhance your application process.

Feel free to use AI as a tool to help you:

• Research Flex Legal and our clients.
• Refine your grammar and punctuation.
• Generate common interview questions you need to prepare for.
• Structure your competency answers into the STAR format.

Do not rely 100% on AI, as it may hallucinate and provide you with incorrect information.

Being human: your authentic voice matters

While AI can be incredibly efficient, a successful Trainee at Flex Legal needs to be more than just efficient; they need to be empathetic, collaborative, and capable of genuine connection. Remember, we're hiring a human being, not an algorithm.

Please remember to:

Answer questions in your own words - our experienced team can tell if a cover letter has been generated by AI or if you are reading a scripted answer from a screen. This is your opportunity to show your communication skills, quick thinking and authentic response.

Personalise your answers - ensure your explanations reflect your unique story, experiences, insights and motivations. Generic AI-sounding responses will not differentiate you.

Being trusted: upholding integrity

Trust is the bedrock of our relationships, with our clients, our legal professionals, and our own team. We expect integrity and honesty throughout the application process.

What this means:

The application process is about YOU. Using AI to answer questions or create scripted responses is considered inappropriate and can lead to your application being disqualified.

Honesty is paramount. Any information you provide in your application or CV must be true and accurate. Misrepresenting your skills or experience, whether intentionally or through an over-reliance on AI, goes against our value of trust.

Be ready to discuss everything you submit. If you've used AI to help you articulate something, ensure you fully understand and can elaborate on the content during an interview. Inconsistencies between your written application and your interview responses can be a red flag.

Our commitment to you

We believe that embracing technology is crucial, and AI is undoubtedly transforming many industries, including law.

We are continually reviewing and adapting our recruitment processes to ensure they remain fair, effective and capable of identifying the best future legal talent.

Our ultimate aim is to create a positive and transparent application experience. By understanding our approach to AI and focusing on showcasing your true self, your genuine skills and your authentic passion for law, you'll be well-positioned to impress us at Flex Legal.

If you have any questions about our policy or how to best prepare your application, please don't hesitate to reach out. We look forward to hearing from you!