Linklaters General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Linklaters.
Linklaters
Summer Vacation Scheme
Intern Difficult Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Case Technical Behavioral
The interview process included a case study, a Watson Glaser test (with a 30-minute retake), and then a commercial interview along with a competency interview. The commercial interview covered the case study. Finally, there was a partner and senior associate interview focusing on my motivations and competencies.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you explain your interest in Linklaters?
- What are your reasons for pursuing a career in commercial law?
- Please answer the standard/classic interview questions.
Linklaters
Summer Vacation Scheme
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Group Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Other Behavioral Case
The interview process for the Summer Vacation Scheme involved an assessment centre which had 3 distinct parts. First, there was a written exercise which included a situational judgement test, a contract review, and an e-tray exercise. Second, a competency interview was conducted, which was based on Linklaters' AGILE Framework. Finally, there was a commercial interview.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Could you tell me why you're interested in commercial law?
- What makes you want to join Linklaters?
- Can you discuss a deal that Linklaters has been involved in?
Linklaters
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral Case Other
The interview process involves 3 rounds. First, there's a written test that isn't too hard and doesn't have any law questions. Then, an HR interview which is pretty straightforward with behavioral questions, basically checking English skills, no technical stuff. Finally, a challenging M&A interview. This round includes technical questions about your background and a case analysis, which is something not often mentioned online.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- How do you feel about working overtime?
- Can you tell me about your previous internship experiences?
- What are your reasons for wanting to work in the xyz area you mentioned you're interested in?
Linklaters General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Linklaters interview reports.
“Who is a public figure that you look up to as a role model?”
Read reports →“Regarding the updated Foreign Investment Law, how would you ensure your client's decisive power?”
Read reports →“What actions would you take under the new Foreign Investment Law to guarantee your client's decisive power?”
Read reports →“Could you tell me about any recent competition enforcement changes that have caught your eye?”
Read reports →“Tell me about someone you look up to and explain your reasons why.”
Read report →“Given a crisis management email, how would that affect your M&A deal analysis?”
Read report →“Can you discuss a deal that Linklaters has been involved in?”
Read report →“Can you identify a current business or economic issue that you believe will shape the legal industry in the future, and please elaborate on your reasoning?”
Read report →“In hindsight, what would you have done differently during your academic career?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 67 Linklaters interview reports.