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Job Description

Our Summer Vacation Scheme offers invaluable insight into life and work at a leading global law firm.

Our Summer Vacation Scheme is open to penultimate-year and final-year law students, as well as law graduates. Candidates who are successful in the application process will be offered a place on the scheme.

The Summer Vacation Scheme offers a unique opportunity to gain first-hand experience of commercial legal practice by working closely with our partners and associates on real client matters. Through meaningful involvement in client work and training opportunities, you will develop your legal and commercial awareness, gain practical insight into the role of a commercial lawyer, and build a genuine understanding of our people, culture, and the work we do.

We are currently recruiting for vacation scheme in summer 2027.

Please ensure you include your resume, cover letter indicating the year you intend to commence a training contract in Hong Kong, and your final and/or latest transcripts in your application.

You can upload all supporting documents, including your resume, cover letter, and academic transcripts from both high school and university, to the Resume/Cover Letter Upload section.

Placement

Our Vacation Placement Scheme is a great opportunity to get to know us and find out whether we are the right firm for you. It also gives us the chance to get to know you and your potential.

Designed for law students and graduates who are interested in joining us after graduation, the programme runs for four weeks during the summer and provides valuable insight into life at our firm.

You will gain first-hand exposure to our people, culture, and the work we do, helping you develop a deeper understanding of a career in commercial law. The programme is designed to help you build your legal and commercial awareness while giving you a clear picture of what it is like to be part of our team.

Many of our trainees began their journey with us through the Vacation Placement Scheme, making it an excellent pathway to a Training Contract.

We welcome applications from law students and graduates with a strong academic record. Candidates should have achieved, or be on track to achieve, at least an upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent). We are looking for individuals who are motivated, curious, collaborative, and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Requirement

• Strong academic record: at least 2:1 degree or equivalent
• Good communication skills
• Commercial awareness
• Negotiation skills
• Team playrer
• Leadership qualities
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken)
• Knowledge of Chinese (both written and spoken)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential. 

Our new enabled work model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people’s health and overall wellbeing. Find more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know via [email protected]