Making Links Asia University Programme â Abu Dhabi

Linklaters; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is offering a programme for first-year law students from underrepresented backgrounds in Abu Dhabi. Participants will engage in webinars, receive coaching, and experience paid work in the firm. Candidates should be native Arabic speakers with a commitment to a career in commercial law and demonstrate strong academic performance. Applications include a CV, transcript, and cover letter addressing specific questions about their suitability for the programme. Application deadline is 31 October 2025.

Benefits

Paid work experience

Coaching sessions

Webinars and learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Native Arabic speaking and committed to pursuing a career in commercial law.
• Demonstrates consistent academic performance.

Responsibilities

• Participate in interactive webinars and online learning.
• Receive one-on-one coaching sessions.
• Complete a paid work experience programme in the local office.

Skills

native Arabic speaking

commitment to commercial law

consistent academic performance

Education

First year law student

Job description

About us

People want a law firm they can trust one with global capabilities that has a commitment to investing in excellent client service and empowers its teams to deliver innovative solutions. We want to stand out for our distinctive Linklaters mindset so that our clients want to work with us above all others. To do this we recruit and develop exceptional people and encourage them to think and do things differently. We serve our clients as a team with a common focus on innovation efficiency and agility.

Making Links Asia University Programme

The Making Links Asia University Programme is designed to help talented university students with underrepresented backgrounds succeed in their early legal careers by developing technical and professional skills whilst building up strong commercial fluency and a global outlook. The programme will be offered in our network offices in Abu Dhabi Bangkok Beijing Dubai Hong Kong Jakarta Riyadh Seoul Shanghai Singapore and Tokyo and its content will be delivered in English.

The programme will include:

• a series of interactive webinars and online learning organised on a regional basis (from January to June)
• one-on-one coaching sessions
• a paid work experience programme in the closest local office
• an additional sponsorship of two-weeks salary which will be paid at the beginning of the work experience programme
• invitations to local office activities throughout the programme
• a strong focus on developing confidence using English (written and oral) in a professional setting

Who is eligible

We are looking for native Arabic speaking first year law students who have an underrepresented background are committed to pursuing a career in commercial law and demonstrate consistent academic performance.

Application Process

Please submit your CV transcript of records and a cover letter. If you do not submit your transcript of records and a cover letter your application will not be considered. As part of your cover letter please include the following:

• What makes you a good candidate for the programme In particular please elaborate on how you identify as having an underrepresented background. If you do not address this in your cover letter your application will not be considered.
• Why are you applying for the programme
• What do you hope to achieve with the programme
• Why are you interested in commercial law and Linklaters

Shortlisted students will be invited to a short video interview with a member of the HR team.

Application Deadline: 31 October 2025

Technical Skills:

This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. As such the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.