Linklaters
Location
Remote (UK)
Deadline
Not published — check employer's page
Type
virtual simulation
Duration
5-6 hours
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Entry Requirements
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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
5-6 hours
Great change is here. Are you ready?
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