Linklaters advises clients across the globe on their most complex and important transactions. Our global reach enables us to deliver integrated advice across multiple legal regimes and market practices. Innovation lies at the core of the firm’s purpose to deliver legal certainty in a changing world.

We continuously seek out ways to do things differently and embrace new tools and technology. With this mindset, we are proud to share an insight into what it’s like to work at Linklaters through our Summer Associates Programme.

In this programme, you will get to sample the complex, cross-border work our lawyers do every day. You will participate meaningfully in client-billable matters, knowhow and business development work that we do. You will learn about our practice areas, develop legal skills, and better understand what it’s like to be a lawyer at Linklaters.

While you're with us, you'll join a wide range of training and information sessions such as “How to win business” and “A day in a life of a lawyer”. You will also learn about our culture and values, the many initiatives we take to create a diverse and inclusive working environment, and why continuous feedback is an integral part of our culture. Through our many social events, you'll meet up with colleagues and start building your network.

Our programme is open to first and second-year Master students. Discover what it’s like to work at a truly global law firm and apply for our Summer Associates Programme 2027 by uploading your online application form with:

• your curriculum vitae,

• a cover letter explaining your Practice Group of interest in the firm, and

• your detailed academic transcripts (Bachelor and Master).

We offer a one-month internship in the following practices:

• Corporate & Finance

• Antitrust & Foreign Investment Group

• Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations

• Tax

• Employment

• Real Estate

• TMT/IP

Great change is here, and we’re here to help make sure you’re ready for it!

Technical Skills:

This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive.  It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.