Linklaters
Location
Remote (UK)
Deadline
Not published — check employer's page
Type
virtual simulation
Duration
4-5 hours
Kickstart your career in law
Entry Requirements
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The employer hasn't published structured entry requirements through this listing. Check their application page for GCSEs, A-Levels, or any other entry criteria.
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Linklaters is a global law firm known for complex cross-border transactions, capital markets work, and high-stakes litigation across financial services and corporate sectors.
Student note
Applications should show analytical thinking, commercial awareness of financial markets, and a genuine understanding of what makes Linklaters distinctive among Magic Circle firms.
Typical process
Fewer than 3% of applicants
Online application
Day 1
Research Linklaters' key deals and practice areas (capital markets, M&A, banking). Generic Magic Circle applications are filtered out early.
Online assessments
1–2 weeks after application
First-round interview
1–2 weeks after assessments
Competency and commercial awareness questions. Prepare a specific deal or market development to discuss.
Vacation scheme or assessment centre
4–8 weeks after first round
The vacation scheme is the primary route to a training contract offer at Linklaters.
Application tips
Location
Remote (UK)
Deadline
Not published — check employer's page
Type
virtual simulation
Duration
4-5 hours
Kickstart your career in law
Entry Requirements
Not published for this listing
The employer hasn't published structured entry requirements through this listing. Check their application page for GCSEs, A-Levels, or any other entry criteria.
See entry requirements on employer listingUse these cues to judge how complete and actionable this listing looks.
Linklaters is a global law firm known for complex cross-border transactions, capital markets work, and high-stakes litigation across financial services and corporate sectors.
Student note
Applications should show analytical thinking, commercial awareness of financial markets, and a genuine understanding of what makes Linklaters distinctive among Magic Circle firms.
Typical process
Fewer than 3% of applicants
Online application
Day 1
Research Linklaters' key deals and practice areas (capital markets, M&A, banking). Generic Magic Circle applications are filtered out early.
Online assessments
1–2 weeks after application
First-round interview
1–2 weeks after assessments
Competency and commercial awareness questions. Prepare a specific deal or market development to discuss.
Vacation scheme or assessment centre
4–8 weeks after first round
The vacation scheme is the primary route to a training contract offer at Linklaters.
Application tips