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.
POV: Life as a Trainee - An Immersive Workshop
Date/Time: 12 November 14:00 - 16:00
Location: Dining Hall, Glasgow, G12 8LX
This is your chance to step into the shoes of a Linklaters Trainee and understand what life at Linklaters could look like.
Linklaters are happy to cover travel cost for those Edinburgh students who wish to attend. They just need to email trainee.recruitment@linklaters.com
Register to attend [external link]
Winter Vacation Scheme 2024
Deadline: 3 October 2024
Scheme runs: 2 – 13 December 2024
Winter Vacation Scheme 2024 [external site]
Spring Vacation Scheme
Deadline: 12 December 2024
Scheme runs: 7 – 18 April 2025
Spring Vacation Scheme 2025 [external site]
Summer Vacation Scheme 2025
Deadline: 12 December 2024
Scheme runs: 16 June – 4 July and 14 July – 1 August 2025
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 2027/2028
Criteria:
- Penultimate and final year undergraduates
- Graduates
- Postgraduates
- A minimum of 4 weeks legal work experience
- Studying Law and Non-Law subjects
Application dates: 2 September 2024 - 12 December 2024
Direct Training Contract 2027/2028 [external site]