International Law Fair Guide 2024

INTERNATIONAL LAW FAIR GUIDE 2024

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Accept Shape what’s next.

Start your career delivering exceptional legal solutions with global opportunities you wouldn’t find anywhere else.

Our Vacation Schemes in June and July are a great way to experience our cutting-edge work and collaborative culture. You will gain real and valuable experience from day one, working alongside our lawyers on live deals and cases. 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.

Applications are welcomed from penultimate and final year law students, or final year non-law students at university in Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and other common law jurisdictions.

Applications usually open from September to early December each year.

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CityU

PCLL

The Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL) programme is a pre-requisite to entering the legal profession as a trainee solicitor or pupil barrister in Hong Kong. At the CityU PCLL programme, students learn practical skills and knowledge so that they can fulfil the professional and social responsibilities they will be required to undertake as future members of the legal profession. Soon into its fourth decade, the CityU PCLL programme enjoys a fine reputation of training well-rounded solicitors and barristers who readily understand clients’ needs and objectives and provide practical advice and solutions.

Teaching

The CityU PCLL programme is led by a group of dedicated teaching staff who have extensive legal practice experience in Hong Kong and various other common law jurisdictions. As recognised experts in their respective areas of practice, our experienced teaching staff bring to the PCLL classroom practical skill sets and insights from their chambers, law firms, corporations and courtrooms.

Please see the School of Law’s website for details including admission requirements, application period, and tuition at https://www.cityu.edu.hk/slw

How to Apply

Apply online at https://www.cityu.edu.hk/pg/taught-postgraduate-programmes

Admission Enquiry:

+852 3442 5588 tpadmit@cityu.edu.hk

Applicants must apply directly to City University of Hong Kong

Note: If applicants do not have their final year results or their IELTS result at the time of application, they should submit the results, once available (before the deadline stated on the online application form), to: PCLL Admissions Committee

School of Law, City University of Hong Kong

Room 6101, 6/F, Li Dak Sum Yip Yio Chin Academic Building, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong

+852 3442 7223

lwpcll@cityu.edu.hk

BACKGROUND

At Freshfields, whether you’re in China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Singapore or Japan, you’ll be working at a firm with an established history and an exciting future.

We’re international but we’re one firm, united by shared values of openness and respect. We’ve built a world-class practice, working with some of the most renowned global companies. We give all our lawyers the opportunity to work overseas, including trainee solicitors. Wherever you are in your career, you’ll have support to grow, in an environment that’s friendly and inclusive with a progressive outlook. And because we recruit for the person, we’re confident you’ll agree that Freshfields is a great place to be.

The strength of our internal relationship 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 – Financial Services Group

• Global Transaction Group – IP/IT

• People and Reward

CLERKSHIP AND GRADUATE PROGRAMMES

2025 Hong Kong Summer Internship Programme

2025 Hong Kong Legal Assistant Programme

Applications will open from 1 September 2024

2027 London-Asia Trainee Associate Programme

Applications will open from October 2024

Successful applications to these three programmes will join us for four weeks as interns in June or July 2025.

2024 Singapore IAG Winter Internship

Applications will open from 1 April 2024

Internship will take place between December 2024 and January 2025.

FIRM REPRESENTATIVES

Matthew O’Callaghan

Managing Partner Hong Kong

Danny Li Counsel

Trish Fong Head of Recruitment Asia

Rachel Cheng Graduate Recruitment Executive

GROWTH. OUR AMBITION.

DATES AND DEADLINES

HONG KONG

Vacation Scheme 2025 (PENULTIMATE/FINAL YEAR LAW STUDENTS AND GRADUATES)

Scheme dates:

January 2025

June 2025

July 2025

Applications open:

Winter Vacation Scheme: 1 March 2024 - 1 May 2024

SINGAPORE

Vacation Scheme 2025 (PENULTIMATE/FINAL YEAR LAW STUDENTS AND GRADUATES)

Scheme dates:

June 2025

July 2025

Applications open: 1 December 2024 - 31 January 2025

HONG KONG GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES

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

2025 HONG KONG

VACATION CLERKSHIP PROGRAM

REQUIREMENT:

• Penultimate or Final year law students

• Aim to commence 2027 training contract

Intake: 30-35 (June + July)

For enquiries: graduate.hkrecruitment@hk.kwm.com

Background

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm with over 3,500 of the best and brightest attorneys in 29 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

Hong Kong

Summer Vacation Scheme: up to 16 vacancies

Trainee Solicitors: up to 6 vacancies

Singapore

Summer Vacation Scheme: up to 8 vacancies

Trainee Solicitors: up to 3 vacancies

Recruitment key dates (HK & SG)

SummerVacation Scheme 2025:

Applications open October 1, 2024

Applications close February 1, 2025

Firm representatives

Raymond Cheng Counsel

Christine Lo Associate

Carrie Wong

Senior Manager of Attorney Recruitment and Development - Asia

11/F, Alexandra House

18 Chater Road, Hong Kong

https://careers linklaters com/

About the Firm:

As part of our Greater China offering, our Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai offices are recognised as having the strongest international offering in the market Our lawyers are at the forefront of market-leading developments in the region and have worked on some of the most complex, innovative and award-winning transactions

Our clients want a law firm they can trust, one that stands out for a commitment to investing in them and empowering our teams We want to stand out for our distinctive Linklaters mindset so our clients want to work with us above all others We deliver excellent client service and use our global capabilities to help them pursuethe right opportunities and benefit from these long-lasting commercial relationships We also put clients at the heart of all we do, we recruit and develop exceptional people empowering them to do and think differently We serve our clients as a team, with a common focus on innovation, efficiency and agility

PRACTICE AREAS

Antitrust & Foreign Investment, Banking, Capital Markets, Corporate, Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations, Employment & Incentives, Energy & Infrastructure, Financial Regulatory Group, Investment Fund, Restructuring & Insolvency, Technology, Media & Telecommunications

Vacancies

Training contracts: 12 (50% of the intern intake)

Summer Vacation Scheme: 24 positions

Recruitment Deadlines

Summer Vacation Scheme 2025:

Application date: September 2, 2024 - January 10, 2025

How to Apply

Please submit an online application at: https://careers linklaters com/

Application process involves online assessment, HR interview, and Counsel & MA interview

Training Contract 2027:

Once joined the Hong Kong Summer Vacation Scheme, interns will be offered an interview for a training contract. Currently the firm does not accept applications from candidates who were not part of its vacation scheme

For more information, please contact: asiarecruitment@linklaters com

Vacation Placement Schemes

50 + practices 21 offices 4 continents

Our vacation placements are for four weeks and are offered in summer or winter. We 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. You will be assigned mentors who give substantive assignments with proper supervision and feedback. There will be social events for you to meet current associates and peers on a more informal level.

Recruitment Deadlines

Summer Vacation Scheme: January 1

Winter Vacation Scheme: June 1

Training Contracts 2026: August 1, 2024

Training Contracts.

2024 Vacation Scheme Students will be considered for 2026

A Top-Notch Global Platform

Skadden offers integrated Hong Kong, U.S. and English law advice. Our outstanding client service has been widely recognized in the market:

Most Innovative Firm of the Year — Hong Kong, IFLR Asia Awards

Best Overall International Law Firm, China Business Law Awards

Trainee Solicitor Program

Our trainee solicitor program is uniquely comprehensive. It draws on the experience and teaching abilities of our attorneys at all levels as well as qualified external consultants and our global training and development team. We also offer training seminars and workshops across practice areas. Each trainee will have a partner acting as mentor and principal throughout the training contract, providing advice and guidance. There will be secondment opportunities to various Skadden offices, including Beijing, Brussels, London and New York.

Brian Wong Associate, Investment Management

Jacqueline Arena Asia Pacific Counsel

The Leading Professional Legal Education Programme in Hong Kong since 1972

Website and Location

www law hku hk

10/F., Cheng Yu Tung Tower, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong

Programmes

Postgraduate Certificate in Laws [P.C.LL.]

Intake Target: 300 (Full-time) and 100 (Part-time)

Website: www.ple.hku.hk

Email: pcll@hku.hk

Application Deadline: 30 April 2024 @ 12 noon Hong Kong Time

Documents Deadline: 2 August 2024 @ 5:30 p.m. Hong Kong Time

Apply via https://admissions hku hk/tpg/programme/postgraduate-certificate-laws

Juris Doctor [JD]

Email: jdinfo@hku.hk

Application Deadline: 31 January 2024 @ 12 noon

Apply via https://admissions.hku.hk/tpg/programme/juris-doctor

Master of Laws (LLM)

Master of Laws in Arbitration and Dispute Resolution [LLM(Arb&DR)]

Master of Laws in Chinese Law (LLM(Chinese Law))

Master of Laws in Compliance and Regulation [LLM(CR)]

Master of Laws in Corporate and Financial Law [LLM(CFL)]

Master of Laws in Human Rights [LLM(HR)]

Master of Laws in Technology and Intellectual Property Law [LLM(T&IPL)]

Email: lawpgs@hku.hk

Application Deadline: To be advised

Apply via https://admissions hku hk/tpg/faculty/faculty-law

Representatives

Alex Norton

Director of PCLL Admissions

Together we make a mark

Opportunities in Hong Kong

Working across borders

Over the past 100 years, we’ve built an unrivalled network of 44 offices in 30 countries. That investment is the foundation for White & Case’s client work in over 180 countries.

Many White & Case clients are multinational organisations with complex needs that require the involvement of multiple Firm offices.

For you, this means international exposure—and the chance to find an area of law that matches your skills and interests. Imagine the impact you can make, then make it happen with us.

Internship programs

An internship with White & Case provides brilliant insight into a real world legal career. Interns can expect to complete real client work, engage on pro bono matters and get to grips with how the Firm works as a business.

Trainee program

We structure our program to meet both your short-term career goals and longterm aspirations. You will work through four six-month rotations, taking into account your preferences, to fully equip you with the necessary skills to become a skilled, globally commercial lawyer.

All of our trainees also have the option of an international rotation in one of our overseas offices.

Ready to find out more?

White & Case offer a four-week summer and winter program in Hong Kong.

Please note the following application periods, and follow the QR code provided for more information and to apply.

2024/25 Winter Internship:

01 July – 11 August 2024

2025 Summer Internship: 26 August – 31 December 2024

INTERNATIONAL LAW CAREERS FAIR 2024