Linklaters: does its solicitor apprenticeship sponsor a UK visa?

No published policyLinklaters Solicitor Apprenticeship

Unconfirmed. Linklaters publishes no sponsorship policy for its solicitor apprenticeship, so we cannot state a firm answer. The page says nothing about visas, sponsorship or residency.

Sponsors grads?: Not published
Pay vs threshold: Below the threshold
Opportunity: apprenticeship
Pay: Starting salary of £32,000, increasing annually, plus a £3,000 sign-on bonus
2027 cycle: Applications open now and close 12 February 2027
Confidence: high

Linklaters Solicitor Apprenticeship: at a glance

The Linklaters Solicitor Apprenticeship is a six-year programme combining university study with hands-on experience in the firm's London office, spending one day a week studying towards a degree and the rest of the week working. Apprentices experience approximately 8 practice groups, supported by a Principal in each practice area plus mentors and buddies. Source

Duration: Six years“The Linklaters Solicitor Apprenticeship is a six-year programme combining university study with hands-on experience in our London office.”Source
Who can apply: Year 13 students (or equivalent) and school leavers without a degree, achieving the equivalent of AAB (predicted or achieved)“Our Solicitor Apprenticeship is aimed at Year 13 students (or equivalent) and school leavers without a degree who are interested in building a career in commercial law.”Source
Locations: London“The Linklaters Solicitor Apprenticeship is a six-year programme combining university study with hands-on experience in our London office.”Source
Starting pay: Starting salary of £32,000, increasing annually, plus a £3,000 sign-on bonus“You’ll earn a starting salary of £32,000, which increases annually, as well as a £3,000 sign-on bonus.”Source
Degree requirement: AAB at A level or equivalent (predicted or achieved), no specific subjects required“we accept equivalent qualifications to A levels, provided you achieve the equivalent of AAB (predicted or achieved)”Source
Recruitment stages: Online application form
Linklaters Online Assessment
Video interview and written exercise
Assessment centre with Partner interview, group exercise and written activity
“If your application is successful, you’ll be invited to a video interview and asked to complete a written exercise.”Source

Every programme and stage at Linklaters

The catch: The listing shows a posting date of 20 October 2026 and says Available soon, so the form may not be open yet even though the closing date is already set.

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What Linklaters publishes about this programme

Checked against Linklaters's own careers pages on 2026-10-24. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

Visa sponsorship policy: not published
Application dates: published
Programme description: published
Duration and start date: published
Who can apply: published
Pay: published
Locations: published
Degree requirement: published
Recruitment stages: published

Sources

https://www.linklaters.com/careers/early-careers/solicitor-apprenticeships

Verdict last checked 2026-10-12. Application dates last checked 2026-10-24. How we check programme verdicts

Common questions

Does Linklaters sponsor visas for its solicitor apprenticeship?

Unconfirmed. Linklaters publishes no sponsorship policy for its solicitor apprenticeship, so we cannot state a firm answer. The Linklaters Solicitor Apprenticeship is a six-year programme in the London office for Year 13 students and school leavers without a degree. Apprentices spend one day a week studying towards a degree and the rest of the week working across practice areas, supported by a Principal in each seat plus mentors and buddies, while working towards qualification as a solicitor. It is now in its fifth intake. Selection runs through an online application form, a video interview and an in-person assessment centre in London with a Partner interview, group exercise and written task. The page says nothing about visas, sponsorship or residency.

What is the Linklaters solicitor apprenticeship?

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme sits below the Skilled Worker salary threshold, which is itself a reason sponsorship is not possible.

What is the catch international students miss with Linklaters?

The listing shows a posting date of 20 October 2026 and says Available soon, so the form may not be open yet even though the closing date is already set.

When do applications open for the Linklaters solicitor apprenticeship?

Applications open now and close 12 February 2027. Checked on 2026-10-24 against Linklaters's own site.

How long is the Linklaters solicitor apprenticeship?

Six years, according to Linklaters's own careers information.

Who can apply for the Linklaters solicitor apprenticeship?

Year 13 students (or equivalent) and school leavers without a degree, achieving the equivalent of AAB (predicted or achieved), according to Linklaters's own careers information.

Where is the Linklaters solicitor apprenticeship based?

London, according to Linklaters's own careers information.

What does the Linklaters solicitor apprenticeship pay?

Starting salary of £32,000, increasing annually, plus a £3,000 sign-on bonus, according to Linklaters's own careers information.

What degree do you need for the Linklaters solicitor apprenticeship?

AAB at A level or equivalent (predicted or achieved), no specific subjects required, according to Linklaters's own careers information.

What are the recruitment stages for the Linklaters solicitor apprenticeship?

Online application form, Linklaters Online Assessment, Video interview and written exercise, Assessment centre with Partner interview, group exercise and written activity, according to Linklaters's own careers information.

How should I confirm Linklaters's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Linklaters's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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