Linklaters opportunities
This is the place where talent meets opportunity and where passion meets purpose.
At Linklaters, they have market-leading global teams across the full range of practice areas within commercial law. All three of our divisions are strong – they cover corporate, finance and litigation, arbitration & investigations. This means wherever their lawyers focus, they are involved in the most interesting and dynamic work.
With 31 offices across 21 countries, Linklaters lawyers act for the world’s largest household names, as well as governments and non-profit organisations on their most complex and challenging assignments.
It takes determination, energy, and talent to make it to the top of the legal profession. Rest assured, their first-rate training and career-long opportunities to make an impact will help you get there. Whatever you want from your legal journey, Linklaters is the best place to start.
An Evening with Linklaters in Scotland
Date/Time: 8 October 2025, 16:00 - 20:30
Location: The Balmoral Hotel, 1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ
You will have the chance to meet and network with Linklaters lawyers at every stage of their careers, from trainee solicitors to partners. The evening will feature an interactive workshop led by our associates, insights from our partners on Linklaters’ strategy and the future of law, and practical advice from our trainee recruitment team to support your applications.
The event will conclude with a three-course dinner, offering you further opportunities to ask questions, make new connections, and gain a real sense of the Linklaters culture in an informal setting.
If you have any questions, please email trainee.recruitment@linklaters.com
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Winter Vacation Scheme 2025
Deadline: 1 October 2025
Scheme runs: December 2025 (two weeks)
Winter Vacation Scheme 2024 [external site]
Spring Vacation Scheme 2026
Deadline: 3 December 2025
Scheme runs: April 2026 (two weeks)
Spring Vacation Scheme 2025 [external site]
Summer Vacation Scheme 2026
Deadline: 3 December 2025
Scheme runs: June – July 2026 and July – August 2026
Summer Vacation Scheme 2025 [external site]
The Linklaters two year Training Contract is comprised of four six-month seats (placements) during which time you'll work on a range of live projects and have real influence. There's no substitute for the depth and quality of insight that comes from spending six months in a department. You may also have the chance to take up an international or client secondment. And at the end of the Training Contract, you'll be able to make a well-informed decision about where to start your career.
In each department, you'll sit with a Principal, who is on hand to train and supervise. A Group Trainee Solicitor Partner will also give you additional support. With ongoing feedback, you'll have ample opportunity to discuss progress with the Trainee Development Team and draw up a training plan. And as you define your interests, you'll also have the flexibility to change your preference as you go. You'll also benefit from seminars and training modules that are specific to your seat and practice area.
Direct Training Contract 2028/2029
Criteria:
- Penultimate and final year undergraduates
- Graduates
- Postgraduates
- A minimum of 4 weeks legal work experience
- Studying Law and Non-Law subjects
Application dates: 1 September 2025 - 3 December 2025
Direct Training Contract 2028/2029 [external site]
International Training Contracts
Middle East/ London Training Contract
Criteria:
- Penultimate and final year undergraduates
- Graduates
- Postgraduates
- A minimum of 4 weeks legal work experience
- Studying Law and Non-Law subjects
- Fluent in Arabic
Application dates: 1 September 2025 - 3 December 2025
Direct Training Contract 2028/2029 [external site]
Singapore/London Training Contract
Criteria:
- Penultimate and final year undergraduates
- Graduates
- Postgraduates
- A minimum of 4 weeks legal work experience
- Studying Law and Non-Law subjects
Application dates: 1 September 2025 - 3 December 2025
Direct Training Contract 2028/2029 [external site]