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        At Linklaters, we offer a wide range of programmes and opportunities for every stage of your legal journey. Whether you are a student, graduate or career changer, you can find out all you need to know about our application process and key attributes we are looking for, as well as a full list of our current vacancies. For more information about our opportunities, please click here.

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        ProgrammeEligibilityApplication DatesProgramme DatesApply
        Winter Vacation Scheme 2025Penultimate-year and final-year undergraduates, postgraduate students and graduates

        01/09/2025 -

        01/10/2025

        December 2025 (two weeks)
         
        Closed

        Spring Vacation Scheme 2026
         

        Penultimate-year and final-year undergraduates, postgraduate students and graduates
         

        01/09/2025 -

        03/12/2025

        April 2026 (two weeks)Open
        Summer Vacation Schemes 2026Penultimate-year and final-year undergraduates, postgraduate students and graduates
         

        01/09/2025 -

        03/12/2025

        June - July 2026, 

        July - August 2026

        Open
        Direct Training Contract 2028/29
         
        Penultimate-year and final-year undergraduates, postgraduate students and graduates
         

        01/09/2025 -

        03/12/2025

        September 2028, March 2029Open
        Middle East/London Training Contract 2028/29Penultimate-year, final-year undergraduates and postgraduate students who are fluent in Arabic
         

        01/09/2025 -

        03/12/2025

        September 2028, March 2029
         
        Open
        Singapore/London Training Contract 2027/28
         
        Penultimate-year and final-year undergraduates, postgraduate students and graduates
         

        01/09/2025 -

        03/12/2025 

        September 2028, March 2029
         
        Open
        Pathfinder 2026
         
        First-year undergraduates or second-year of a four-year degree
         

        02/12/2025 -

        04/02/2026

        April - September 2026Closed
        Going Forward 2026
         
        Current penultimate-year and final-year undergraduates, postgraduate students and graduates from Black and other underrepresented minority ethnic backgrounds, or those who have been granted refugee status or are from a recognised conflict zone. Please see the webpage for full details

        07/04/2026 -

        04/06/2026


         

        August - October 2026
         
        Closed
        Making Links Scholarship 2026/27
         
        Current first-year of a three-year undergraduate degree or second-year of a four-year programme at a UK or Irish university. Please see the webpage for full details

        07/04/2026 -

        04/06/2026

        August 2026 - 
        February 2027
        Closed
        Australian Clerkship 2026Current penultimate-year Law students at Australian universities

        09/03/2026 -

        07/05/2026

        November - December 2026 (three weeks)Closed
        African Clerkship 2026Current penultimate-year and final-year Law students, or Law graduates who have studied or are nationals from any African country, except for South African nationals
         

        09/03/2026 -

        18/06/2026


         

        November - December 2026 (three weeks)
         
        Closed
        Indian Internship 2026
         
        Current penultimate-year Law students at Indian universities
         
        09/03/2026 - 18/06/2026November - December 2026 (three weeks)
         
        Closed
        Campus Brand Ambassador 2026/27
         
        Current first-year undergraduates or second-year of a four-year degree. Please see the webpage for full details
         
        March - June 2026September 2026 - February 2027
         
        Closed


         

        How to apply

        We understand that applying may feel daunting and time-consuming but we'll do everything we can to make it an enjoyable experience. Selection is mutual. It allows us to find out more about you. But it's also an opportunity for you to decide whether we’re right for you. So, ask questions, allow time to think and do your research.

        Remember too, that you don't need to decide where to apply right away. Talk to us, find out more about what we do and what we can do for you. On our events page, you'll find a calendar of our upcoming law fairs, presentations and workshops. Ask us anything, and we promise to give you a straight answer. You might also find it useful to complete our free virtual internship to gain an insight into our work: www.theforage.com/linklaters.

        So, what are we looking for? Mindset matters. We exist to help our clients’ businesses succeed, no matter what. In a climate of great change – commercial, political and economic – that means evolving and adapting at pace to stay ahead. So, we’re looking for candidates with an agile mindset, and the ability to match. Motivated and resilient but also capable and collaborative. Consider that when completing the online assessment, taking a test or meeting us face to face.

        Here is our agile mindset framework: