International Clerk Review

I completed training sessions and practice group overviews in the mornings and in the afternoons I sat in TMT/IP doing work for trainees, associates, managing associates and partners as needed. I also attended group training sessions and international meetings with other offices, clients and other parties, and I completed weekly assignments as part of my assessment.

Yes, my skills in communication, time management and workflow management have improved enormously. I also learned new technical skills such as document comparisons and UK legal research.

It was very interesting and gave me a true insight into the nitty gritty reality of being a solicitor - things like billable hours, client relationships and the benefits of the lockstep approach helped me understand the culture and strategy of the firm and helped me ascertain how well I would fit into this environment.

Very collegiate, friendly and inclusive. I see a strong focus on feedback, learning and development and diversity and inclusion. I also see a strong business focus on the profit of the firm and putting our clients at the centre of everything we do, which naturally brings high expectations to solicitors in terms of how hard they work, especially during busy periods. There is still a positive culture even when the team is in crisis management because the team all trust and value on another.

I enjoyed it a lot. It was certainly stressful and overwhelming at times, but I had a great time learning about the firm, the law and the different practice groups I could move into. I also enjoyed learning about everyone's personal journey that led them to Linklaters, and what motivates them to come into work every day.

Yes

Linklaters is an especially good fit if you enjoy global work, you're a highly motivated person and you have a broad array of interests. Keep an open mind about different practice groups and take initiative and seek feedback during your time with the firm.