“Law school equips you to be a lawyer, but it doesn't give you a sense of what practicing law in a firm, let alone an international firm, is like. Linklaters' Summer Associate Program will give you an excellent introduction as you work on interesting deals, cases and advisory projects, in an environment that is simultaneously challenging and supportive.
“Law students tell us that our Summer Associate Program stands out for the quality of experience we offer. One of the best things about the Program is that it is relatively small by huge-firm standards, but that means the summer associates receive a lot of attention and a great deal of mentoring. We ensure that each summer associate is given real responsibility, such as taking part in client conference calls, deal closings and court appearances. In our program, we have the opportunity to challenge you – and vice versa.
“Our summer associates receive the same quality of formal training as our full-time associates, and learn from more experienced lawyers who are pleased to give advice and guidance. We also make sure that our summer associates enjoy a full schedule of social activities to give us all the opportunity to get to know one another outside the office. One of the highlights of the Program is a three-day London Retreat for all U.S. summer associates, where they learn about the Firm's global practice groups and strategy. The retreat also affords the summer associates the opportunity to socialize with their London counterparts, as well as to enjoy the city.
“Our Summer Associate Program is open to second-year law students, and in certain circumstances to first-year law students, who meet our hiring criteria. For more information, please read on.”
Joshua Berick
Recruitment Partner, New York