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Linklaters early careers: how to get in

Last checked 2026-10-24 against Linklaters's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Linklaters. How we check

At a glance

Training Contract

How Linklaters recruits

not stated. 3 stages, from Linklaters's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-09. Test providers are named only where Linklaters names them.

  1. Online Application Form

    Application form

    Short online form covering basic information, academics, work experience and extra-curricular activities.

    • about 60 minutes
    “Online Application Form Complete a short online form covering your basic information, academics, work experience and extra-curricular activities. It should take no longer than 60 minutes to complete.”
    Source

  2. Linklaters Online Assessment

    Online tests, Cappfinity

    Online assessment based on success framework with three modules presenting workplace scenarios.

    • about 60 minutes
    “The Linklaters Online Assessment Next, you'll take the Linklaters Online Assessment, which is based on our Success Framework. You'll have five days from submitting your online application form to complete it.”
    Source

  3. Assessment Centre

    Assessment centre

    In-person assessment day with written case study followed by competency-based interview and commercial interview with partners.

    “Assessment Centre Our Assessment Centre is designed to understand whether you have the skills, attributes and behaviours to succeed as a trainee solicitor at Linklaters. The day begins with a written case study, followed by two interviews: a competency-based interview and a commercial interview.”
    Source

Winter, Spring and Summer Vacation Schemes

How Linklaters recruits

2027 vacation schemes (London listing posted 21 September 2026, closing 3 December 2026). 5 stages, from Linklaters's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Linklaters names them.

  1. Online Application Form

    Application form

    Short online form (up to 60 minutes) on academics, work experience and extracurriculars. No cover letter except for Making Links.

    • about 60 minutes
    “Complete a short online form covering your basic information, academics, work experience and extra-curricular activities. It should take no longer than 60 minutes to complete.”
    Source

  2. The Linklaters Online Assessment

    Immersive assessment, Cappfinity

    Three-module Cappfinity assessment built on the firm's Success Framework, about an hour, within five days of applying. No time limit, but the critical reasoning part is time-recorded so speed counts.

    • about 60 minutes
    “Across three modules, you’ll gain a realistic insight into the role of a Linklaters trainee. The Online Assessment should take an hour to complete and we would recommend you review the preparation hub before starting - Cappfinity Preparation Hub”
    Source

  3. Assessment Centre

    Assessment centre

    Assessment centre in London: written case study, then competency and commercial interviews, each with a partner and managing associate. Prep webinar beforehand.

    “The day begins with a written case study, followed by two interviews: a competency-based interview and a commercial interview. For both, you’ll meet with a Partner and Managing Associate.”
    Source

  4. Written case study

    Written exercise

    Written case study that opens the assessment centre.

    “The day begins with a written case study, followed by two interviews: a competency-based interview and a commercial interview.”
    Source

  5. Competency-based and commercial interviews

    Partner interview

    Two interviews (competency, commercial) with a partner and a managing associate.

    • Partner and Managing Associate
    “For both, you’ll meet with a Partner and Managing Associate.”
    Source

Visa sponsorship

  • Training Contract

    No published visa-sponsorship statement found on the firm's own careers pages

  • Solicitor Apprenticeship

    Linklaters' six-year solicitor apprenticeship in London pays 32,000 pounds plus a 3,000 pound sign-on bonus, with applications due by 12 February 2027.

  • Winter, Spring and Summer Vacation Schemes

    Linklaters publishes pay and eligibility for its vacation schemes but does not state a visa sponsorship policy for the schemes themselves on its main careers pages.

  • Pathfinder Programme

    Linklaters' Pathfinder is a first-year insight programme starting with two days in the London office, and the firm publishes no visa position for it.

Linklaters on the Home Office sponsor register

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Common questions

What is the Linklaters training contract application process?
Linklaters's own careers pages describe 3 stages: Online Application Form, then Linklaters Online Assessment, then Assessment Centre.
Which assessment providers does Linklaters use?
Linklaters names Cappfinity on its own careers pages.

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