Linklaters LLP
Linklaters has approximately 2,650 attorneys across 30 offices. Founded in 1838.
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2L Summer 2027 · Class of 2028Open
2027 2L US Summer Associate Position
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Linklaters pays $225,000, the same as 159 of the 197 firms that publish pay.
Listed firms by announced first-year comp
| First-Year Comp | Firms |
|---|---|
| Above $225K | 18 |
| $225K | 159 |
| Below $225K | 20 |
Source: firm announcements. 197 listed firms publish a first-year figure.
About Linklaters
Linklaters advises corporations, banks, investment funds, and financial sponsors on corporate, finance, and contentious matters across borders. Its history extends back nearly two centuries, and its current materials emphasize collaboration among practices and jurisdictions. The firm's US work forms part of that international commercial platform.
Structured finance provides one example of the practice. Its New York materials describe capital raising through securitized products and structured credit, including assets connected to renewable energy, aviation, auto finance, and trade receivables. The work involves issuers, sponsors, asset managers, arranging banks, lenders, and investors, with securities and regulatory requirements shaping the transaction.
For students, these matters illustrate how international finance practice combines documentation, commercial analysis, and regulation. The underlying assets affect how a transaction is structured, while the parties and offering format determine additional legal requirements. Linklaters' broader corporate and disputes capabilities supply context for the other needs of the same financial and business
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Rankings
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Size and Standing
- Lawyers in 23 countriesGlobal 200, Lawyers in 23 countries: #16 (opens in a new tab)
- PrestigeVault Law 100, Prestige: #52 (opens in a new tab)
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Practice Strength by Market
Every band below appears on this firm’s Chambers USA 2026 profile, checked September 26, 2026. Where Chambers splits a table into The Elite and Highly Regarded, every Elite firm ranks above every Highly Regarded firm.
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| Practice | Market | Recognition, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
Derivatives | Nationwide | Band 2 |
Antitrust: Cartel | Nationwide | Band 3 |
Offshore Energy | Nationwide | Band 3 |
Projects: Power & Renewables: Transactional | Nationwide | Band 3 |
Antitrust | New York | Band 4 |
Private Equity: Fund Formation | Nationwide | Band 4 |
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations | District of Columbia | Band 5 |
Tax | New York | Band 5 |
Bankruptcy/RestructuringHighly Regarded | New York | Band 1 |
International ArbitrationHighly Regarded | Nationwide | Band 1 |
Privacy & Data SecurityHighly Regarded | Nationwide | Band 2 |
Corporate/M&AHighly Regarded | Nationwide | Band 4 |
Corporate/M&AHighly Regarded | New York | Band 4 |
13 reported ranking rows
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Schools Linklaters Hires From
1 school names Linklaters on its own employer or placement pages. These lists are not exhaustive.