Discovering Linklaters

What is Discovering Linklaters?

Discovering Linklaters is an in-person practice area fair for students studying a law or non-law undergraduate degree at a UK or Irish university. This event is designed to offer students a one-of-a-kind opportunity to gain deep insights into the world of commercial law.

Why should you attend?

This exclusive opportunity is designed to help you explore and get to know our firm better. You’ll get to visit our London office, chat with over 100 lawyers from various levels, and connect with the Linklaters Trainee Recruitment team to learn about the exciting opportunities we offer. As you enjoy the food and refreshments at each stall, you will gain an in-depth understanding of our key practice areas and groups. You will also explore how our firm is structured to maintain its market-leading position and learn more about the global deals our lawyers work on. Attend Discovering Linklaters and start a journey that could shape your future in law. This is your chance to gain the knowledge and connections you need for a successful legal career. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore your potential with Linklaters.

Applications for Discovering Linklaters 2026 are currently open!

The ultimate Practice Area Fair -
your chance to meet hundreds of
lawyers and understand the work
we do at Linklaters.

Date: Monday 26 January 2026
Time: 11:00-13:30 or 14:30-17:00

What to expect on the day

Over 100 lawyers to speak to, from Trainee Solicitors to Partners

An invaluable opportunity to expand your professional network and deepen your understanding of the day-to-day roles of commercial lawyers at different levels.

Visit our Silk Street office in London at a time slot that suits you

We will reimburse up to £100 in reasonable travel expenses and you can express your preference of fair time slot - 11:00-13:30 or 14:30-17:00.

Enjoy food and treats

At each practice area stall there will be different food items and treats, as well as opportunities to win prizes throughout the fair.

Learn about our opportunities and what we look for in candidates

The Trainee Recruitment team will be on hand to answer any questions about our roles and opportunities.

Gain an in-depth understanding of our key practice areas and groups

Understanding the work we do at Linklaters is key; it won't just strengthen your application, but it will also help you figure out which areas of law you might want to specialise in.

Develop your commercial awareness

Hear directly from our lawyers about the ground-breaking global deals that they work on and how they ensure they are always delivering excellent client service.

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Our Practice Areas

At Linklaters, we cover a wide range of practice areas globally, and our teams are known for handling groundbreaking deals that drive innovation and set new standards in the legal industry.

Our work is structured into three primary divisions: Corporate, Finance and Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations (LAI).

During Discovering Linklaters, you will have the opportunity to speak to over 10 practice areas and teams, including:

Corporate
TMT/IP (Technology, Media and Telecommunications & Intellectual Property)
Banking
Capital Markets
LAI
Energy & Infrastructure
Innovation & AI
And many more!

How to apply?

Fill in your details

This will include basic details about you and key contact information.

Select your preferred session

We will be running two identical fairs on Monday 26th January 2026, a morning and afternoon session.

Morning: 11:00–13:30
Afternoon: 14:30–17:00

Practices

Let us know which practice areas you are most interested in exploring.

Our top tips

Visit our website to review the different practice areas we offer or check out our 60 second practice area overviews on TikTok - @linklaterscareersuk.
Choose an area that resonates with you most.
Use an example to support your choice. This could be a prior experience you've had, a deal you've read about, or any other relevant example that highlights your interest.

Submit

Applications close on Wednesday 14th January at midday. Good Luck!

Submit your application

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Discover Linklaters

The ultimate Practice Area Fair -
your chance to meet hundreds of
lawyers and understand the work
we do at Linklaters.