Linklaters
1290 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10104
New York, NY 10104
(212) 903-9000
Linklaters is a Magic Circle firm with great opportunities for international work—and international travel, given its 31 worldwide offices. The firm receives high praises for requiring pro bono work as part of the formula. Compensation and partner-associate relations are other highlights for Linklaters associates.
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Few firms have the history—it was founded in 1838— and the legal footprint—it has almost 2,900 attorneys in 31 offices in 21 countries— of Linklaters out of London. The prestige, sophisticated work, and international flair are attractive to associates, who largely come from top law schools with impressive accolades. Associates feel the firm values an international background or work experience, and some proficiency with a second language. Linklaters also looks to hire associates who will meld well with the friendly and relaxed work environment, and who don’t mind engaging in social activities with colleagues. Partners are approachable and are invested in associates’ professional development with regular feedback. Further, they seem to be cognizant of the importance of associates m...
Consistently ranked as a top money-maker, both in terms of firm profits and PPP, Magic Circle firm Linklaters has achieved legal industry royalty by following the BigLaw formula well: Build the finance and M&A practices and grow internationally. The firm is one of the top brands among U.K.-based law firms, and if you want to work in the United States, there are two offices to choose from: New York and Washington, DC.
Truly Global
At the beginning of the 1990s, Linklaters was predominantly a U.K. firm with local operations in just a handful of cities across Europe and Asia. But in 1996, the firm embarked on an expansion strategy and hasn’t looked back since. Through a string of global mergers, joint ventures, and organic growth, the firm built up a hefty international practice. ...
As one of the largest and most successful law firms in the world, Linklaters provides an outstanding career experience that offers a passport to success for our lawyers. Join us and we’ll give you the opportunity to realize your ambition for your own career.
Founded in 1838, Linklaters has over 2,400 lawyers, and more than 500 partners, in 21 countries. A truly unified firm with a single management structure, our network of 31 offices combines local knowledge and experience with a global infrastructure to provide our clients with the highest standards of legal advice wherever they do business – in the Americas, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, or in Africa and Australia through our strategic alliances with Webber Wentzel (South Africa) and Allens (Australia).