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.
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.
The Linklaters training contract is a structured two-year program that involves trainees rotating through four six-month seats or placements.
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has again posted another excellent set of rankings, including seven in Band 1, in this year's annual Chambers UK 2025 directory. Norton Rose Fulbright's Band 1 rankings for 2025 are: Asset Finance: Aviation Finance. Asset Finance: Shipping Finance.
TACE (Training and Career Enhancement) Committee The TACE Committee aims to provide world-class training and development to equip Latham attorneys to be leaders in their respective fields.
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.
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.
It usually takes at least six years to qualify as a solicitor if you study law full time. It takes between three and six years to qualify by completing a solicitor apprenticeship. Most aspiring solicitors will take the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).
The Magic Circle refers to five prestigious and multinational London-headquartered law firms. They are Allen & Overy; Clifford Chance; Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer; Linklaters; and Slaughter and May.