Elite Careers StrategyWho Gets In?Research by Elite Careers Strategy

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Linklaters: what the official sources say about selection

4 governed signals from 4 official source records, observed 9 September 2026. An evidence record lists what the register holds for one institution; it is not a dossier and it does not describe a complete selection process.

Categories: Fast track; Access support; Early screening; Cross-border pathway.

LimitThe signals below are what Linklaters published on the observation dates, coded one programme, market and date at a time. They do not establish hidden screening criteria, university weighting, acceptance odds or a universal process across offices.

Market not stated in the frozen record

4 signals

SIG-009 Official source Linklaters

Pathfinder combines in-person and virtual development and can fast-track participants to vacation-scheme assessment.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceYour 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.

Fast track · Observed 9 September 2026 · Verified 9 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-009 (linklaters.com) · source record

SIG-010 Official source Linklaters

Making Links combines financial support, work experience and one-to-one coaching for eligible socially mobile students.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceOur Making Links Scholarship is designed to help socially mobile students fulfil their potential and access a career in law. This unique opportunity provides students going into their second year with £6,000 in financial support, a week of work experience and one-to-one coaching.

Access support · Observed 9 September 2026 · Verified 9 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-010 (linklaters.com) · source record

SIG-011 Context only Linklaters

Linklaters lists the Solicitor Apprenticeship application process as four steps: online application form with motivation questions, Watson Glaser test, video interview and written exercise, and assessment centre.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceStep 1 - Online application form with motivation questions Step 2 - Watson Glaser Test (logical reasoning) Step 3 - Video interview and written exercise Step 4 - Assessment centre

Early screening · Observed 9 September 2026 · Verified 9 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-011 (linklaters.com) · source record

SIG-012 Official source Linklaters

International clerkships provide selected candidates a route to London training-contract interviews.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceOur three-week international clerkships are a fantastic opportunity for students in Africa, Australia and India who want to start their careers at Linklaters in London and gain an insight into the world of commercial law. Not only will you experience living and working in London, you'll also interview for a Training Contract with us for a full-time role upon graduation.

Cross-border pathway · Observed 9 September 2026 · Verified 9 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-012 (linklaters.com) · source record

Official sources

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Who Gets In? (Elite Careers Strategy), Linklaters selection evidence record, revised 15 September 2026, https://www.accessecs.com/who-gets-in/institutions/linklaters/

Preserve the institution, programme, geography, observation date and limitation. Do not generalise a single signal to an institution-wide or sector-wide rule.

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4 governed signals, observed 9 September 2026

Every signal this page cites, with the observation as coded, the passage recorded against the official page, the observation date and the source. Follow a signal ID for its full record; follow the source for the live page.

SIG-009 Official source Linklaters

Pathfinder combines in-person and virtual development and can fast-track participants to vacation-scheme assessment.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceYour 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.

Fast track · Observed 9 September 2026 · Verified 9 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-009 (linklaters.com) · source record

SIG-010 Official source Linklaters

Making Links combines financial support, work experience and one-to-one coaching for eligible socially mobile students.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceOur Making Links Scholarship is designed to help socially mobile students fulfil their potential and access a career in law. This unique opportunity provides students going into their second year with £6,000 in financial support, a week of work experience and one-to-one coaching.

Access support · Observed 9 September 2026 · Verified 9 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-010 (linklaters.com) · source record

SIG-011 Context only Linklaters

Linklaters lists the Solicitor Apprenticeship application process as four steps: online application form with motivation questions, Watson Glaser test, video interview and written exercise, and assessment centre.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceStep 1 - Online application form with motivation questions Step 2 - Watson Glaser Test (logical reasoning) Step 3 - Video interview and written exercise Step 4 - Assessment centre

Early screening · Observed 9 September 2026 · Verified 9 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-011 (linklaters.com) · source record

SIG-012 Official source Linklaters

International clerkships provide selected candidates a route to London training-contract interviews.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceOur three-week international clerkships are a fantastic opportunity for students in Africa, Australia and India who want to start their careers at Linklaters in London and gain an insight into the world of commercial law. Not only will you experience living and working in London, you'll also interview for a Training Contract with us for a full-time role upon graduation.

Cross-border pathway · Observed 9 September 2026 · Verified 9 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-012 (linklaters.com) · source record

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