Pathfinder is our flagship first-year insight and development programme, giving aspiring commercial lawyers a taste of life at a global law firm. Your journey with us will start with two days in-person at our London office, followed by a six-month virtual series of professional development sessions. Once completed, you’ll be ready to be fast-tracked to a Linklaters Vacation Scheme assessment centre.

Key Dates and Eligibility

Eligibility:

• First year students studying a three-year undergraduate degree
• Second year students studying a four-year undergraduate degree
• Open to law and non-law students at UK or Irish universities

Application window:

• Applications open 2 December 2025 and closes 4 February 2026

Scheme Dates:

• In-person dates: Scheme 1:7 April 2026 and 8 April 2026 / Scheme 2: 9 April and 10 April 2026
• Development series: one session a month from May – September 2026