About Linklaters Graduates Uk
Linklaters is the only firm with market-leading global teams in corporate, finance and commercial practice areas across our global network of 29 offices.
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Our ambition is to be the leading global law firm. Founded on a deep understanding of our markets and the full range of practice areas, we aim to reach this goal through building enduring relationships with our clients, employing globally minded and committed people, and developing their unique talents.
Linklaters has a commanding presence across the full range of practice areas. This, partnered with our culture of innovation, teamwork and entrepreneurship, means that we have built strong relationships with the world’s leading companies, financial institutions and governments, advising them on their most important, complex and challenging transactions and assignments. We have integrated IT systems, knowhow and people across our global offices, which allow us to offer a truly global approach to the provision of the highest-quality of advice to our clients.
Today’s increasingly complex world brings with it new opportunities for business as well as unprecedented risks. Linklaters provides the highest quality legal advice to the world’s leading corporations and financial institutions, supporting them to navigate the most critical situations they face. We help them to operate with confidence, and get the job done.
From our foundations in London, we have developed an excellence in doing business across borders, built on an international footprint that makes sense for our clients. Wherever they are in the world, and whatever the task, our clients can expect the same quality of experience from us – fast, flexible and truly global.
We believe that the rule of law is essential to human progress, underpinning economic activity and the development of society. Our work is to enable the world of business to benefit from the rule of law, and the integrity, fairness and certainty that it brings. We know that trust in us comes from giving principled advice, which means not just doing things right, but doing the right things – and helping our clients to do likewise.
The high standards we achieve as a firm are made possible by the quality of our people, an exacting culture of rigour and hard work, and a laser-like focus on our clients’ needs. The world’s top talent is attracted to Linklaters because they want to work at the forefront of our industry, and we are determined to continue developing world class lawyers and business professionals.
It is by anticipating our clients’ evolving needs that we will stay at the leading edge of the practice of law. And we want to play a part in maintaining and developing the legal frameworks necessary for future prosperity around the world.
Clients want us to understand their business in whatever industry sector they operate. If we do, we can provide the best advice to them. All of our clients belong to one of our Global Sector Networks, which are listed below. Throughout the firm, we have access to a wealth of sector knowledge, which helps us to give better, more strategic advice to clients either during deals or between them. As a Linklaters lawyer, you will hone your expertise and knowledge of different industries and sectors, as you interact with clients across our practice areas.
We organise our work into three broad divisions: Corporate; Dispute Resolution and Finance & Projects. In practice, however, the sheer size and complexity of the deals we tackle requires teams drawn from many different countries, sectors and practice areas. It’s this depth, flexibility and rich diversity of expertise that makes us such a critical resource for our clients and, for you, will mean unparalleled access to the highest quality work, training and experience in every department.
To find out more, please visit our website: www. linklaters.com/ukgrads
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Today we said goodbye to our Spring Vacation Scheme attendees! We've had a fantastic two weeks with them and have really enjoyed getting to know them all.
For a taste of what you can expect on a Linklaters Vacation Scheme, we've added some photos from the client pitch exercise, the escape room photo booth and our innovation and nakhoda talks!
We will be opening our Vacation Scheme applications again in the Autumn term so make sure to keep checking our website for more information.
Are you a penultimate or final-year international law student studying at a South African university? Our African Clerkship is currently open and is a fantastic opportunity to spend four weeks in London.
If you're thinking about applying, attend one of our online Q&A sessions to speak to the graduate recruitment team and find out more about the process. We will be holding Q&A sessions on:
April 23 at 5pm... May 2 at 5pm May 7 at 5pm
Please sign up to attend here: https://meetandengage.com/linklaters
The link to apply is here: https://careers.linklaters.com/…/early- car…/your-application
We look forward to hearing from you!
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We experienced a technical difficulty last night with our Australian Clerkship. The vacancy has re-opened and we have extended the deadline until Tuesday, 9 April at midnight in the evening (UK time). If you have any questions, please email graduate.recruitment@linklaters.com and someone in the team will get back to you.
On Monday, 11 March we welcomed the Linklaters 25 to our London office for a bespoke innovation open day.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Ideas that Innovate competition and to the Linklaters 25 for their hard work and innovative ideas!
If you're interested in seeing what happened on the day, please watch our video below.
... The Ideas that Innovate - Linklaters 25 competition will be back next Spring!
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The deadline for our Australian Clerkship is fast-approaching! This is a fantastic opportunity for any penultimate-year law students studying at an Australian University to spend four weeks in London.
You have until midnight (UK time) on Monday, 8 April to submit your application.
Please visit: https://careers.linklaters.com/…/early- car…/your-application to find out more and to apply.
Acid Survivors Trust International (ASTI) is a UK-registered charity fighting to end acid violence globally.
In 2017, ASTI were invited by the UK Home Office to contribute to the consultation process on what legislative changes were needed in the UK to tackle the growing issue of acid attacks. A team of Linklaters lawyers were then tasked with rapidly producing a comprehensive memo on the specific legislative amendments needed.
ASTI have been using our research as a powerful... tool to help influence a series of policy changes which were introduced throughout 2018.
Read more here: https://tmsnrt.rs/2VbcJBg.
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We are pleased to be the first Magic Circle firm to include transition-related healthcare in our private health provision for employees. This new benefit highlights the value we place on creating an inclusive workplace and reflects our commitment to be best in class for diversity and inclusion in the legal sector. To find out more, read the The Times and The Sunday Times report. https://bit.ly/2Uh7pPF
We have welcomed some fantastic students to the office for our Pathdfinder scheme this week. We are pleased to see the students have been building on their networks after the scheme!
Applications are now open for our African Clerkship!
To find out more about Linklaters and how you can improve your application, sign up to our Commercial Awareness Seminars in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth!
Register here: https://bit.ly/2y2Mhzw... Apply here: https://bit.ly/2svucZ8
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Our Pathfinder students participated in a Personal Branding workshop with Penny Blake this afternoon. This interactive session was a nice way to finish off the scheme and provided the students with the right tools to make a positive impact in the workplace!
We are hosting an Online Q&A session with the Partners and Graduate Recruitment team who will be going to Australia in May to interview for our Australian Clerkship! To ask them questions about the interview process and the scheme, sign up here: https://bit.ly/2CeSMlN
Claudia Harper was on our Australian Clerkship last year and will be starting her Training Contract in 2021! She has answered a few questions about her time on the scheme and has also shared some helpful hints a...nd tips to succeed. Read on to find out more and apply now here: https://bit.ly/2svucZ8
What does the clerkship entail? The clerkship provides students with an invaluable opportunity to gain an in depth look into two practice areas at Linklaters. During my clerkship, I spent two weeks in the Capital Markets team and two weeks in the Corporate team. During my time in the two seats, I experienced what it was like to be a lawyer at a global firm, and how the unique principal-trainee model works. In addition, the clerkship involves numerous training sessions which are designed to educate you on other areas of the firm and to build your commercial awareness. Finally, through socials and (many) coffee meetings, the clerkship allows participants to foster close connections with people from around the world.
What were the main highlights? One of the main highlights for me was experiencing what it is like to work on a matter that involves so many different countries. Whilst I was at Linklaters, I worked on matters based in Greece, Turkey and Ireland. As an Australian, this was really eye opening and expanded my knowledge on European politics, economies and cultures. Further, spending 4 weeks in the UK with clerks from Australia, India and Africa was truly amazing; we developed close friendships that will last a lifetime!
What tips would you give to prospective applicants? In your application, try and identify what exactly makes you different from other applicants and therefore an invaluable resource for Linklaters. Linklaters really values commercial acumen and diversity, so try and discern experiences of your own that parallel those values. It is also important to think about why you want to move to London and how Linklaters fits into your future career plans. If successful in obtaining an interview, be aware that a component of the interview involves testing your commercial awareness. I would suggest learning what each team at Linklaters does so that you can identify how each group can be mobilised in a transaction to achieve the best results for clients. See the Chambers Student website for a run down on each practice group in a law firm. Finally, be yourself! Linklaters values individuality so I would strongly recommend being honest and authentic in your interviews.
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On Monday we had our 'Linklaters 25' Competition Open Day!
We received some fantastic submissions from students across over 30 different Universities. The 25 students with the most innovative ideas were invited to attend our exclusive open day in London!
The ‘Linklaters 25’ participated in various sessions throughout the day and got together in small groups to develop five ideas around the topics of People, Process, Apps, Blockchain and AI.
... They pitched their ideas to Finn Griggs, our Graduate Recruitment Partner and Co-head of FinTech and Managing Associates, Tom Quoroll and Lisa Chang who are both on our interview panel and actively involved with innovation at Linklaters.
Thank you to all the students who attended and a huge congratulations to the winning team who pitched about Blockchain and won £250 each!
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Congratulations to Olivia Williams for winning an NUE Award for Best Brand Ambassador! Olivia was our Bristol Brand Ambassador last academic year, she then secured a place on our Summer Vacation Scheme and is now one of our future Trainees.
"Olivia won the award because of her combination of online and face-to-face promotion of the Linklaters brand and campus events.
She showed innovation and initiative in creating her own insights and application tips video, which helped he...r to stand out and direct over 2,000 students from Bristol Uniersity to the Linklaters careers website!"
We will be recruiting for our 2019/2020 Brand Ambassador positions very soon, so keep an eye out!
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We are pleased to announce the launch of Ethics in Banking and Finance, a joint report with UK Finance.
Stephen Jones of UK Finance, Clare Woodman of Morgan Stanley and our partners Michael Kent and Julia Dixon, discuss the importance of ethics and why UK Finance and Linklaters have partnered to launch the report.
Read the report which explores the law and regulation which underpins ethical behaviours of firms and individuals operating in the financial services sector.
Our 2019 Australian Clerkship applications have just opened!
Sarah Ward, who was on last years Clerkship has answered a few questions about her time on the scheme. Read on to find out more and apply now here: https://bit.ly/2svucZ8
Q1: What does the Clerkship entail?... My experience clerking at Linklaters was incredible. The clerkship was four weeks in total allowed clerks the opportunity to gain insight into two practice group areas. My first rotation was in Employment & Incentives, followed by my second rotation in the Mainstream Corporate (Mergers & Acquisitions) team. Throughout the clerkship program, it was apparent that Linklaters was committed to investing in our learning and development. There were a plethora of training sessions provided on the various teams within the firm, along with practical skill-building sessions.
Q2: What were the main highlights? The clerkship program was packed with challenging and stimulating work alongside fun social events that allowed us the opportunity to get to know London better and the other clerks. These socials saw us attending the theatre, stealing the crown jewels in a thrilling Escape Room, trying our hand at cooking, Christmas parties, ice-skating at Somerset House and more. Another highlight was the exposure I gained to the breadth and nature of work undertaken at Linklaters. In my first few days at the firm, I was listening to Brexit discussions from the top legal minds in the industry and working on my first ever multinational deal!
Q3: What tips would you give to prospective Australian applicants? Upon reflection, there were three main steps I took, which placed me in good stead throughout the application process. First, I attended the Linklaters Roadshow, which was held in the Allens Melbourne office. While these events may seem daunting, they are the perfect opportunity to speak with representatives from the firm and will help you in determining if you are a fit for Linklaters and importantly, whether Linklaters is a fit for you. Second, I conducted extensive research. You will need to display commercial awareness in both your written application and in the interview. One way you could do this is through reading financial news and keeping abreast of transactions involving the firm. I subscribed to two Linklaters blogs; EmploymentLinks and FintechLinks. These blogs continue to be of interest to me and contain industry and firm specific developments. Third, back yourself. Be confident in your preparations and show the interviewers how you think.
We will be in Sydney and Melbourne in March, to sign up to our roadshow, click here: https://bit.ly/2EPUjhv
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Last night, we wrapped up LGBT History Month 2019 with an incredible talk by The Reverend Richard Coles. An early face on London’s ‘alternative gay scene’ and a Church of England priest, there are not many people who can give such an interesting perspective on LGBT history in the UK.
Richard came of age in London during the heady disco days of the 70s and 80s, a time of great social, cultural and political upheaval. While once best known for being one half of the chart-toppi...ng band, The Communards and a voice for marginalised youth, he later found a home in the Christian church, which to many seemed like an unusual transition. “Christianity served the parts of me that armoured activism neglected,” he explained.
Richard’s talk was peppered with hilarious and profound anecdotes from his life as an 80s pop star, gay activist and now, a man of faith. While it was uplifting to hear about all the progress he has witnessed in his lifetime, he is only too aware of the institutionalised prejudices that still exist within the religion he calls home. While an exemplar for many things, his story is above all a fascinating insight into the complex nature of identity and how seemingly incongruous tensions can exist within all of us.
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Applications for our Making Links School Challenge will close tomorrow (26 February) at 23:59.
Remember, to enter you must be you must be at least 16 years old and a student at a UK state school, college or sixth form who has not been to university or started higher education.
Prizes include:
... - £500 in online vouchers for you. - £2,000 in cash for your school to develop research skills in students. - An additional £8,000 for the overall winning school and £1,500 for you. - An invitation to the Linklaters work insight programme for the overall winning student.
To find out more and apply, please visit https://careers.linklaters.com/en/early-c areers/schools .
Good luck!
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Our Innovation Competition is now closed! Thank you to everyone who has entered, we have had some fantastic submissions. We will be in touch over the next couple of weeks to confirm the results of the Linklaters 25.
The deadline for our Innovation Competition is TODAY at midnight!
Do you know what the next big thing in the legal industry is? What process, system, or established way of doing things could be streamlined with innovation?
Answer the question: 'How would you revolutionise the legal industry?' and you can win £250 and be invited to our exclusive Open Day at our London office on March 11th.
... Submit your idea as a 2 minute video, 500 word paragraph or 5 presentation slides.
Go to www.linklaters25.com to apply now before its too late!
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