2028 2L Summer Associate Recruiting

Linklaters' 10-week summer associate program is primarily based out of our New York office but also offers the opportunity for summer associates to apply to spend a portion of the summer in Washington, D.C.

Applications are now open, and we encourage you to apply once your materials are ready. Interviews will take place from January through March 2027. All candidates will be considered for the 2028 2L Summer Associate Program.

When applying, please apply/bid only once on your primary office of interest, New York or Washington D.C. You may express interest in splitting your summer between the two offices during your interview. Offer decisions will be made on a rolling basis after we receive your first semester law school transcript.

2028 2L Summer Application Materials

• Resume
• Undergraduate transcript
• 1L transcript (once available)
  
  • If you apply prior to receiving your first semester grades, please upload your final transcript to your application as soon as your completed transcript becomes available.
• Optional Statement: You may elect to provide a short statement to address any information that you believe your application would be incomplete without and that highlights your potential to succeed at Linklaters.

Fluency in any of the following languages is a plus: Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish.

For any other inquiries, please contact our Recruitment team in New York at usrecruit@linklaters.com, but please do not email your application to this address. Applications are only accepted through our online portal.

What we look for:

We want to understand what makes you unique and the perspective you would bring to Linklaters. Throughout the recruitment process, we look for candidates who demonstrate strong commercial awareness, effective communication skills, intellectual curiosity, motivation, and attention to detail. We also value collaboration, sound judgment, and the ability to thrive in a high-performing, team-oriented environment.

Who is eligible:

The U.S. Summer Associate Program is open to U.S. law students pursuing a J.D. degree. Please note: If you're pursuing a U.S. LL.M. degree or law degree in a jurisdiction outside the U.S., you are not eligible to participate in this program. However, we offer a range of opportunities elsewhere. To find your ideal role, please visit our careers page and select the office in your home jurisdiction.

The current salary for Summer Associates is $4,327.

Linklaters is committed to investing in future legal talent. We are pleased to offer a $25,000 Public Interest Stipend to 2028 2L Summer Associates who spend the summer of 2027 in qualifying roles with nonprofit organizations, judicial chambers, government agencies, or academic institutions. This opportunity supports meaningful legal experience and skill development before joining Linklaters, helping participants make the most of their summer associate experience and beyond. The stipend is payable upon confirmation of employment in a qualifying position.

In addition, participants who receive and accept an offer to join Linklaters as a full-time associate following the 2028 Summer Associate Program will be eligible for a $25,000 signing bonus, payable at the conclusion of the program.

If you are interested in our 2028 2L Summer Associate Program, please apply here.