Linklaters HireVue Questions & Practice
4-5 questions, 30 seconds prep, 2-3 minutes per question. Typically no retakes. Check instructions at the start.. Practise with AI-scored feedback.
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Format
What the Linklaters HireVue looks like
4-5 questions
Questions
30 seconds
Prep time
2-3 minutes per question
Answer time
Allowed
Retakes
Sent 2-4 weeks after assessment.
Mix of behavioural and motivational questions with commercial awareness elements.
AI and human reviewers evaluate responses — focus on clarity, structure, and commercial awareness.
Completed on the HireVue platform via browser or mobile app.
You can pause between questions but cannot return to previous answers.
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Linklaters' video interview reflects a firm with arguably the strongest finance practice in the Magic Circle. Their questions test commercial awareness with a particular focus on banking and capital markets — Linklaters advises on more high-value financing transactions than any competitor. The video format is similar to other MC firms (4-5 questions, competency + commercial), but Links' scoring uniquely weights "analytical precision" — they want evidence you can process complex information and communicate it clearly, which previews the written exercise at their assessment centre.
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Question types
Linklaters HireVue question breakdown
Competency / Behavioural
~40%Questions about past experiences — teamwork, attention to detail, problem-solving. "Tell me about a time you demonstrated strong analytical skills."
Motivational
~30%"Why Linklaters?" and "Why commercial law?" questions. They want specific reasons tied to the firm's practice areas, deals, or culture.
Commercial awareness
~30%Questions testing knowledge of current affairs, the legal market, and Linklaters's recent deals or matters.
Real questions
Linklaters HireVue questions
Motivational
- 1Why Linklaters?
- 2What commercial issue has interested you recently and why?
- 3Why do you want to be a commercial lawyer?
- 4Why Linklaters specifically?
- 5What practice area interests you most?
Behavioural
- 1Tell me about a time you demonstrated strong analytical skills.
- 2Describe a situation where you had to manage competing priorities.
- 3Tell me about a time you worked effectively under pressure.
- 4Tell me about a commercial development in the news.
- 5Describe a time you showed attention to detail.
Commercial Awareness
- 1When did you work effectively in a team?
Scoring
How Linklaters scores your HireVue
Linklaters evaluates video interview answers using a combination of AI-assisted analysis and human reviewers. Partners and recruitment teams make the final decision.
Commercial judgement
Not just awareness — judgement. They want you to have a view on commercial issues, not just describe them.
Analytical precision
Finance-heavy practice means analytical thinking is paramount. Show you can break down complex information logically.
Collaborative working
Training at Linklaters is team-based. They want evidence of building on others' work and supporting colleagues.
Clear communication
Explaining a complex finance deal to a client in plain English is core to the role. Test this at AC.
Drive and resilience
Magic Circle hours require stamina. They want people who are motivated by the work, not just the salary.
Global perspective
Linklaters operates in 20 countries. Show awareness of international markets and cross-border transactions.
Tips
Linklaters HireVue tips
Know Linklaters' finance practice strength — reference a banking or capital markets deal they advised on
International secondments are their selling point. Mention specific offices you'd want to work in and why.
The case study at AC tests commercial judgement, not law. Practise analysing business decisions under time pressure.
Read Linklaters' thought leadership on topics like ESG, fintech regulation, or AI in law — reference it
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Reference a specific Linklaters deal or matter in your "Why Linklaters?" answer. Check their press releases or Chambers rankings for recent work.
Demonstrate attention to detail in your speech — avoid filler words and maintain clear, precise language throughout.
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