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Background Clerkship and graduate programs
We are an international firm with a global presence With a network of thousands of experts across over 40 offices around the world, we work on some of the biggest deals. This international network is just one of our strengths that defines us and sets us apart
Collaborating across seven global practices means that we have the skills and experience to handle complex, worldwide deals; over half of our transactions involve three or more jurisdictions, and nearly three-quarters of the work we do draws on the resources of two or more of our offices.
Practice areas in Hong Kong: Banking, Corporate, Regulatory, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, International Capital Markets.
What will a career at your firm look like for students?
As part of the Vacation Scheme, you will gain real and valuable experience from day one, working alongside our lawyers on live deals and cases There will be a number of events and presentations to attend where you will learn about key elements of our practice while developing the skills you need to be a successful international commercial lawyer It is not all work and no play There is plenty of time to socialise with lawyers, trainees and partners as well as the other students on your scheme, broadening your knowledge of the firm and building your network
Summer Vacation Scheme
Approx 25 students across June and July Applications will open in September 2023
Trainee Solicitor
Approx 10 hires per year
Talents we seek:
Consistently strong academic performance
Critical thinking and intellect
Drive, motivation, and the ability to cope under pressure.
Demonstration of good organisational skills and attention to detail
Open-mindedness, innovation, and intellectual curiosity
Collaboration and adaptability
Commercial and technological awareness
Firm representatives
Mandy Lo Graduate Recruitment and Development Manager, Hong KongBackground Clerkship and graduate programs
Global in their outlook from the beginning and for 12 consecutive years, Baker McKenzie has been named as the world’s strongest law firm brand by Acritas, underlining their dedication to being the best. Baker McKenzie helps clients overcome the challenges of competing in the global economy and solve complex legal problems across borders and practice areas Baker McKenzie's expertise in commercial law spans nine key practice areas. The nine practice areas include: Capital Markets, Dispute Resolution, Employment & Compensation, Finance & Projects, Financial Services, IPTech, Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate and Tax. Often, however, Baker McKenzie work together in cross-practice, multi-jurisdictional teams
Summer Clerkship Program: 32 clerks
Training contracts: 12 trainees
Recruitment key dates: 15 October to 15 January (annually and on rolling basis)
Clerkship Programme is the usual path to a Trainee Solicitor's role in the Hong Kong Office. Clerks who perform well during the Programme are generally offered a Training Contract after they have completed their legal studies and PCLL course
For more information: https://hkg-graduates.bakermckenzie.com/
What will a career at your firm look like for students?
Summer Clerkship Program: it’s important that your Summer Clerkship Programme mirrors the reality of the role of a Trainee Solicitor and life at the Firm. With that in mind, we’ll involve you in live work. You’ll attend client meetings and network with fee-earners of all levels. Over the course of four weeks, we’ll give you experience in two different seats, with an allocated partner and associate mentor in each There will be training sessions to help familiarise you with some of our typical transactions, and develop some of the key skills you’ll need as a Trainee Solicitor. You’ll also take part in a legal research exercise.
Trainee Program: Our Training Contract gives you the chance to experience up to six of our key practice areas for three-six months each Our rotation policy ensures you experience different areas of law and because corporate work is at the heart of our Firm, you’ll also be encouraged to complete a transactional seat. The programme begins with a three-day induction, but you’ll be exposed to live work and make a real contribution right from the start
Firm representatives
Victoria Poon Graduate Recruitment ManagerBackground
Clifford Chance is one of the world’s preeminent law firms with significant depth and range of resources across five continents. As a single, fully integrated, global partnership, we pride ourselves on our approachable, collegiate and teambased way of working We always strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, which include corporates from all commercial and industrial sectors, governments, regulators, trade bodies and not for profit organisations We provide them with the highest quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise
Our firm is built around seven global practice areas: Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate, Antitrust, Real Estate, in addition to Tax, Pensions, Employment & Incentives and Litigation, Dispute Resolution & Risk Management.
Clifford Chance operates across Asia Pacific, with offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, Perth, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo. With more than 400 lawyers in Asia Pacific alone, we are one of the largest international firms in the region, enjoying a market leading reputation across practices
Firm representatives
Bonny Hui, Graduate Recruitment and Development Manager www.linkedin.com/in/bonny-huicliffordchance
Clerkship and graduate programs
Across the Asia Pacific region, we recruit Trainees or Graduate lawyers into our offices primarily via internships (otherwise known as Vacation Schemes or Clerkships).
On our programmes, you’ll benefit from an unparalleled introduction to the world of commercial law. We will offer you plenty of opportunities to see a wide range of our market-leading work, meet our people, and build on your university knowledge In return, we ask that you get involved, be enthusiastic, and remain curious throughout the scheme.
What will a career at your firm look like for students?
Choosing to work with us means you’ll hit the ground running and get involved in real client work, tackling challenging and varied work, including matters of the utmost commercial significance - all the while working alongside some of the most respected lawyers and business professionals in the industry As your career develops, you will be linked to a career development partner who will provide you with support and guidance on how to progress Your continued technical training will ensure that you can quickly become an expert in your field and you will attend courses with lawyers from other jurisdictions to learn from your colleagues and share best practice You’ll also develop your financial, commercial and general business skills with a structured programme of courses that will help you take on more responsibilities in our business as you become more experienced Many of these courses have e-learning support allowing you to learn in a flexible way.
Background
Being part of Freshfields means being part of a global team. As with any high-performing team, we all have a part to play in our success by adding value in everything we do and helping our clients to go further We also have another equally important commitment: to meet the highest standards of behaviour towards each other.
The strength of our internal relationships as colleagues allows us to enjoy a great working environment and strengthens our individual capabilities. Practice areas include:
Antitrust, Competition and Trade Dispute Resolution
Global Transaction Group – Corporate Global Transaction Group – Finance
Global Transaction Group – IP/IT People and Reward
Clerkship and graduate programs
2024 Hong Kong Summer Internship Programme
2024 London-Asia Trainee Associate Programme*
2024 Hong Kong Legal Assistants Programme*
Applications will open in September 2023
*Successful students will join our four-week summer internship to experience what life is like at Freshfields
2024 Singapore IAG Summer Internship
Applications will open in April 2023
Firm representatives
Matthew O’Callaghan
Managing Partner Hong Kong
Jason Hu
Trainee Solicitor
Trish Fong
Head of Recruitment Asia
Rachel Cheng
Graduate Recruitment Executive
Background
As one of the world's leading international law firms, we engage with the most important challenges and opportunities facing our clients. We also know that the wealth of perspectives we bring to your business only count when applied in a truly commercial context
Whether drawing on decades of sector focus, tapping into our 25-office global network or deploying world-renowned corporate and litigation teams, we engage with your business in depth, from New York to Sydney
With a heritage stretching back more than 100 years as leading company advisers in two G20 nations, and a pioneering record of deploying best-in-class tech and innovative legal operations, you will be as confident turning to us for no-fuss daily results as high-stakes boardroom matters.
As a 2,600-lawyer firm boasting deep resource in the Asia-Pacific and EMEA regions, as well as a fast-growing US practice, we recognise the power of diverse thinking in delivering results, both inside our firm and within the communities in which we work. Ultimately, our insights and our people define us
Clerkship and graduate programs
Hong Kong:
2024 Winter & Summer Vacation Schemes
2026 Training Contract
Singapore:
2024 Summer Vacation Scheme
2026 Training Contract
Recruitment key dates:
Hong Kong
2024 Winter Vacation Scheme:
1 March – 1 May 2023
2024 Summer Vacation Scheme:
1 October 2023 – 1 January 2024
Singapore 2024 Summer Vacation Scheme:
1 November 2023 – 1 February 2024
Firm representatives
Rachael Shek
Graduate Recruitment Partner (Hong Kong)
Helen Lo
Graduate Recruitment Manager, Asia (Hong Kong)
Rachel Kok
Graduate Recruitment Consultant (Sydney)
Background
With over 200 legal staff, King & Wood Mallesons is the largest international law firm by lawyer headcount in Hong Kong
A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world class capability With over 3000 lawyers in 30 offices across Asia, Europe, North America and the Middle East, we are strategically positioned on the ground in the world's growth markets and financial centres
Clerkship and graduate programs
4 weeks Clerkship Program for penultimate year law students in Summer (June/July) for non- Australian or New Zealand students and in Winter (December/January) for students in Australia or New Zealand.
The PROPEL International Graduate Program: In King & Wood Mallesons International Center’s award-winning 2-year Propel training program, you will gain exposure over two legal jurisdictions and work on cross-border matters, rotating through different practice groups in our Hong Kong and South China offices (Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hengqin, Haikou, Sanya)
Applications for the above programs start in November 2023. For more information: https://www.kwm.com/be/en/careers/graduate s/graduates-hong-konghtml
What will a career at your firm look like for students?
Innovation is in our DNA. We equip our people with the skills to partner with our clients and bring to life pioneering solutions which will help them to adapt, reinvent and evolve We believe innovation comes from giving our people room to grow. At KWM, our people are encouraged to shape their own career path, supported every step of the way with world-class training, coaching and hands-on experience. Diversity of thought, perspective and experience is critical to our culture We provide a broad, inclusive and open environment in which our people are fully supported to bring their whole selves If you relish the prospect of being involved in cutting edge legal work, learning from experts at the top of their game and working in a fast-paced environment, you’re just the sort of person we’d like as a KWM clerk or Trainee Solicitor
Firm representatives
Adrian Lau Head of HR David Lam Partner Urszula McCormack Partner Evan Manolios Senior Associate Timothy Chiu Trainee SolicitorBackground
Latham & Watkins is a global law firm with over 3,200 of the best and brightest attorneys in 30 offices around the world, including Hong Kong, London and New York
As a global practice leader with world-class mentoring and training programs, and a diverse, inclusive community, the opportunities are virtually limitless.
Clerkship and graduate programs
Vacancies and programs:
Summer Vacation Scheme: up to 12-16
Trainee Solicitors: up to 6 – 8
Recruitment key dates
Summer Vacation Scheme 2024:
Applications open October 1, 2023
Applications close February 1, 2024
Training Contract 2026:
Applications open October 1, 2023
Applications close August 1, 2023
Firm representatives
Posit Laohaphan
Partner
Christine Lo
Associate
Carrie Wong
Senior Manager of Attorney Recruitment and Development - Asia
Background
Our clients want a law firm they can trust, one that stands out for a commitment to investinginthemandempoweringourteams.Wewanttostandoutforourdistinctive Linklaters mind-set so our clients want to work with us above all others Delivering excellentclientserviceandusingourglobalcapabilitiestohelpthempursuetheright opportunitiesmeanstheybenefitfromlongandlastingrelationships Toputclientsat theheartofallwedo,werecruitanddevelopexceptionalpeopleempoweringthemto do and think differently. We serve our clients as a team, with a common focus on innovation,efficiencyandagility
Staff:5460
Offices:30
Qualifiedlawyers(excludingpartners):2530
Countries:20
Partners:530
Clerkship and graduate programs
2024 HKSVS
Application date: 1 September 2023 – 5 January 2024
June scheme date: 3 June 2024 – 28 June 2024
July scheme date: 2 July 2024 – 26 July 2024
Firm representatives
Maggie Ng
Partner
Symone Budhrani Resourcing Manager, Asia
Background
Founded in 1873, Morgan Lewis stands on the shoulders of 150 years of achievement, with more than 30 offices in North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Lawyers in our Hong Kong office advise multinational corporations, financial institutions, and private investment funds headquartered in China, the Asia-Pacific region, and around the globe on a wide range of corporate, capital market, private equity, litigation, and employment matter
Clerkship and graduate programs
• Summer internship: 10 – 12
• Winter internship: 10 – 12
• Training contracts: 3 - 4
Recruitment key dates
The application period for training contracts and/or summer internships is November through January.
The application period for training contracts and/or winter internships is February through May
How to apply
Please send a cover letter describing your career goals, your academic transcripts, and a CV indicating your language skills to our recruitment team at: HKRecruiting@morganlewis.com
Firm representatives
Billy Wong PartnerBackground
Hong Kong is a leading center for international trade and finance. We have a long history in Hong Kong and strong, established relationships with a range of financial institutions, corporates and other key commercial organizations. Many of our lawyers are Hong Kong-, English- and Australian-qualified, and we also have a team of US-qualified lawyers. We have an excellent track record in managing large and complex transactions, projects and disputes in the domestic market, mainland China and internationally. We advise on English, Hong Kong and US law.
Our areas of work include: antitrust and competition; banking and finance; corporate, M&A and securities; dispute resolution and litigation; intellectual property.
Clerkship and graduate programs
Winter Internship 2024 & Summer Internship 2024
What will a career at your firm look like for students?
It will be a life-long career, starting from Trainee to Partner
Firm representatives
Yvonne Sin, Head of Operations & HR North Asia
Edward Yau, Associate
Background Clerkship and graduate programs
Skadden is one of the world’s elite law firms, with over 1,700 lawyers in 21 offices across the globe With over three decades of experience in the Asia-Pacific region, our global network of attorneys coordinate and execute a wide range of cross-border transactions, litigation and investigations Our firm is known for innovative and creative thinking, as well as the collaborative relationships we build with clients Diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental to our success as a global law firm, giving us a wealth of different perspectives from which to address our clients’ most pressing issues
What will a career at your firm look like for students?
At Skadden, excellent lawyering goes hand-in-hand with fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. Our graduate Program attracts the best and the brightest legal talent including candidates whose life experiences, demonstrated interests and achievements can help enhance the firm’s commitment to diversity and client service Our proven track record of recruiting graduates from Australia is incredibly important to bringing new talent and fresh ideas into the firm.
We provide trainee solicitor programs and vacation placement schemes in our Hong Kong office Our vacation placement schemes are important for candidates interested in a training contract with Skadden’s Hong Kong office The schemes provide hands-on experience with active transactions and cases from a diverse client base, often with an international aspect, as well as insight into the firm’s culture. Placements are for four weeks and are offered in January and February, and again in June and July. Students in a vacation scheme are assigned a mentor during their time with us Throughout the placement, attorneys give students substantive assignments with proper supervision and feedback. Students also have the opportunity to get to know current associates and peers on a more personal level by attending formal and informal social events
Candidates can apply via our online portal:
https://wwwapply4lawcom/skaddenhong-kong/
Firm representatives
Dina Pesumal
Senior Attorney Recruiting Coordinator
Paloma Wang Partner
The Leading Professional Legal Education Programme in Hong Kong since 1972
Programs
Postgraduate Certificate in Laws [P.C.LL.]
Email: pcll@hku.hk
28 April 2023 @12noon Hong Kong Time (application deadline)
4 August 2023 (supporting documents deadline)
Apply via https://admissionshkuhk/tpg/programme/postgraduate-certificate-laws
Juris Doctor [JD]
Email: jdinfo@hkuhk
27 January 2023 (application deadline)
Apply via https://admissionshkuhk/tpg/faculty/faculty-law
Master of Laws in Information Technology and Intellectual Property Law [LLM(T&IPL)]
Email: lawpgs@hku.hk
28 December 2022 @12noon Hong Kong Time (application deadline)
28 February 2023 @12noon Hong Kong Time (Clearing)
Apply via https://admissions.hku.hk/tpg/faculty/faculty-law
Other Programs
Master of Laws [LLM]
Master of Laws in Chinese Law [LLMChineseLaw]
Master of Laws in Corporate and Financial Law [LLM(CFL)]
Master of Laws in Compliance and Regulation [LLM(CR)]
Master of Laws in Arbitration and Dispute Resolution [LLM(Arb&DR)]
Master of Common Law [MCL]
Master of Laws in Human Rights [LLM(HR)]
Representatives
Alex Norton
PCLL Director of Admissions
Website and Location
wwwhkuhk/law
10/F., Cheng Yu Tung Tower, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
