Linklaters is one of the world's leading law firms. We are a high-performing, diverse team of exceptional, talented and highly motivated individuals who handle the biggest and most transformational mandates for the world's leading corporates, banks and financial sponsors.
What's involved in a Gowling WLG training contract? Once you're on board, you'll spend two years developing practical legal skills and soaking in invaluable knowledge from colleagues across our firm, all whilst earning a competitive salary and getting to enjoy a range of exciting opportunities along the way.
The interview process generally takes the form of x2 partner interviews (2 partners), with one of those being a technical interview involving a case study activity along with a HR interview with a member of a recruitment team.
What is the Linklaters Training Contract? The Linklaters training contract is a structured two-year program that involves trainees rotating through four six-month seats or placements.
The Linklaters training contract is a structured two-year program that involves trainees rotating through four six-month seats or placements.
Most UK training contracts Orrick. Fried Frank. King & Spalding. Payne Hicks Beach. Wiggin. Haynes and Boone. Katten. Winston & Strawn.
Length of a period of recognised training If a trainee works for less than 32 hours during a week we would consider this a part time period of recognised training and the trainee will be expected to complete more than the minimum two year requirement.
Yes, but any offer will depend on the firm successfully obtaining a work permit for you. If you are successful in securing a training contract, Debevoise will offer assistance to obtain the necessary work permits and visas.
However, there are ways to show this without completing a vacation scheme. You can show your dedication to law by completing legal work experience, for instance, by shadowing a qualified lawyer or getting involved in pro bono work. If you're at university, your university might have a mooting society.