I applied online. The process took 8 weeks. I interviewed at Linklaters (Hong Kong) in Nov 2025
Interview
Standard HR interview + Final interview.
HR questions are mostly motivational and with enough preparation, you can pass it. It is however quite streamlined with minimal interaction to make it different from other firms' virtual interviews.
Final interview is quite difficult with intense CV questions. Make sure you know your CV and contents well to pass this stage.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is your preference for vacation scheme - June or July?
In-person interview with 2 senior fee-earners (a counsel and senior associate). It was not a structured interview, as most if not all of the interview questions were mostly directed towards former work experience/CV.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is a commercial issue you have been paying attention to?
Case study, watson glaser, commercial interview and competency interview
- watson glaser 30 min retake
- partner and senior associate interview re motivations and competency, and regarding the case study in the commercial interview
It was quite hard - they do not require as much in terms of legal knowledge but the process is quite grilling and long.
Case study
2 page transaction - document
45 minutes to read and write response
Structure writing clearly and logically
Ensure it is concise and well organised
Leave time at the end to check work for typos and unfinished sentences.
