Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Linklaters as 50% positive with a difficulty rating score of 2.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Clerkship and Intern rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Clerkship and Intern roles were rated as the easiest.
I applied online. I interviewed at Linklaters (London, England)
Interview
It lasted a few hours and involved various tasks. I struggled the most with the case study as this required technical knowledge of commercial law. It would be good for anyone with an interview to research mergers and acquisitions, alongside the intricacies of deals such as SPAs.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What sets Linklaters apart from other firms? Where else have you applied?
I applied through other source. I interviewed at Linklaters (London, England) in Apr 2022
Interview
Beginning with a written application and followed by a phone call interview to explain why it is that you would be great for the program. The phone call was around 5-10 minutes, as a screening call to just get the initial impression of who you are and why it is that you were interested in the program.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to be a part of this program?
What is it about the program that has gotten you interested?
Was invited for an interview same day of introduction by an external recruiter. The interview was with the senior partner, it was relatively easy and straightforward, mostly character based questions.