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    "I like how real it felt and how I had to properly work and read through documents and legislations to sort of understand what I needed to do."-- Student from Open University
    "This has been an invaluable opportunity to build upon by knowledge and practical skills of working in a law firm. It also gave a great insight into what a lawyers tasks are likely to be on a daily basis."-- Student from Nottingham Trent University
    "This virtual programme was incredibly well constructed. I gained a real practical experience of what it was like to be a trainee at Linklaters in terms of the tasks that would be set and also the firm's values. It has definitely encouraged me to apply to Linklaters. It is a fabulous programme!"-- Student from University of Durham
    "This was a great experience - I loved learning more about the firm and developing my skills as a young lawyer looking to pursue a career in commercial law. It is invaluable to actually have hands on experience of what a commercial lawyer does because it can sometimes be difficult to understand without actually doing some work experience."-- Student from University of Oxford
    "The tasks and area of work were compeltely new to me. i liked the videos and the detail provided in the tasks and the feedback as well."-- Student from University of London

    Tasks in this program

    Task One: Business Development
    30-60 mins
    Introductory
    Help our team pitch to a consortium of banks as they look to engage legal advisors for a complex fintech acquisition. Aim to spend approx. 1.5 hours on this task.
    What you'll learn
    • How to create persuasive ‘Request for Proposal’ (RfP) presentation slides.
    • How to gather and synthesise key information.
    What you'll do
    • Prepare three slides for Linklaters' ‘Request for Proposal’ (RfP) response.
    UK Commercial Law
    UK Commercial Law

    Why complete this job simulation

    A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Linklaters. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.
    Self-paced4-5 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsIntroductory

    In our rapidly changing world, our clients, and our own people, expect us to keep evolving to stay a step ahead. So we're innovative and entrepreneurial, and it's this mindset that's led us to set legal precedents. We seek out ways to do things differently, and we embrace new ideas, tools and technology. 

    With this mindset, we are proud to share an insight on what it's like to work at Linklaters through the Linklaters Virtual Programme – the first of its kind among law firms in the UK. 

    In this programme, you will get to sample the cutting-edge work our trainees and lawyers do every day. You will get to build legal skills and better understand what a career at Linklaters offers. 

    Our programme is open to all students, from a law or non-law background. The tasks we have created move through the lifecycle of a deal. We therefore recommend completing each task in order from 1 to 7!

    Great change is here, and we can help you to make sure you’re ready.

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    Going Forward Application MasterclassOn May 26, 2026
    Making Links Scholarship
    Going Forward 2026
    Skills you will learn and practice:
    Business Development
    Client Presentation
    PowerPoint
    Email Communication
    Project Management
    Internal Communication
    Communication
    Resourcefulness
    Teamwork
    Technology Skills

    How it works

    Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Linklaters. No live sessions, all self-paced.
    Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
    Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.
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    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 4-5 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to Linklaters. Show us you're a motivated candidate.
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    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 4-5 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to Linklaters. Show us you're a motivated candidate.
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