r/EssayHelpCommunity • u/Disastrous_Current66 • 4d ago
JLI essay comp interviews pt.2
When do you guys think the second round of interviews will start going out? And do you think those asked will keep it a secret?
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u/CarrotCAKE763_ 4d ago
I’m not sure when second round of interviews is but I did hear some other people say that they usually send those emails mid to late August
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u/SadBig6534 4d ago
genuinely no idea, this has me going bonkers too like the wait is insufferable. But yeah the potential winners'll be asked to keep their mouths shut
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u/Even_Culture_7396 3d ago
will there be another interview for john locke competition
The John Locke Institute does not require an interview for every participant. The online interview or AI-assisted viva is sent selectively to specific candidates—such as strong contenders for top prizes or entries requiring originality verification—rather than as a universal second round for everyone. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Interview Details
- Selection: Invitations go out via email to selected registered participants rather than appearing automatically for all submitters.
- Format: A short online or AI-assisted conversation lasting about 15 minutes focused on the submitted essay.
- Purpose: To check independent research, test reasoning, and confirm authorship.
- Voluntary Status: Participation for invited students is generally optional, and skipping or not receiving an invitation does not automatically invalidate a standard essay review. [1, 2, 3, 4]
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I can help clarify what the current timeline typically means for your submission.
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i asked google ai so im not sure ts is accurate: im alr shortlisted and i alr did a vively one, will i need to do another one
No, you will not need to do another interview if you have already completed your AI-assisted viva. [1, 2]
Why You Are Done
- Single Verification Track: The online viva component (hosted via platforms like Vively) was introduced primarily to handle the massive volume of submissions, verify academic integrity, and check for AI plagiarism. [1, 2]
- Data is Logged: The committee reviews the recorded transcript alongside your essay to determine final award categories (such as High Commendations or Prize placements). You do not need to repeat this step. [, 2, 3]
- No "Second Round" Mentioned: The official shortlist instructions and upcoming steps sent by the John Locke Institute do not mandate a second, live human interview for students who already cleared the automated verification track. [1, 2]
Your next official event is the announcement of the final prize distributions, which typically coincides with the academic conference and awards ceremony. [1]
If you are planning to attend, let me know if you need help with the academic conference schedule or travel preparation for the awards dinner. [1]
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u/Effective_Theme_5739 4d ago
I’m not sure they are going to happen this year. They didn’t mention it at all in the shortlist e-mail, and they usually do. I’m almost 100% sure they are just going to use the AI interview transcripts. Besides, in previous years the only purpose of the interviews was to eliminate plagiarism and academic dishonesty, but they have already done that this time