Internship FAQ

InternshipFAQ

What is the application process?

Depending on what kind of internship you apply for, the length of your internship and whether or not you require a visa, the application process can differ considerably.
However, we often process applications in the following way:

1. Apply through LinkedIn or our website
2. Invitation to submit a short video introduction

3. Confirmation of receipt of the video introduction and notice that only shortlisted candidates will receive news about their application

4. Depending on the timing of the application, it may take several weeks or months for shortlisted candidates to receive news (see next Frequently Asked Question)
5. Once shortlisted, follow up regarding transcripts and certificates
6. Potential further interview(s) (video and/or in person)
7. Reference and background checks
8. Offer

Applicants are invited to follow our social media channels and subscribe to our newsletter, but by no means is this mandatory, nor will it influence your application with us.

Do take note though that having a complete and active LinkedIn profile is required for your application to be successful.

Candidates with a relevant profile and resume may receive LinkedIn coaching as part of the application process. Receiving this coaching and incorporating the suggested changes in the applicants' LinkedIn profiles should not be considered as a guarantee to obtain an internship. We provide this coaching from our belief that all professionals, especially client facing lawyers, should maintain a complete and active LinkedIn profile.

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When is the application period?

We hire interns all year round. For local interns who do not require a visa, the application process usually takes place 1 or 2 months to weeks prior to the start of your desired internship. At any given time, we usually have one to two interns at our firm. That said, the highest demand and most competitive time of the year for internships are the months of June, July and August when students in Hong Kong are on their summer break.

How long does it take for the firm to respond to my application?

We aim to respond to every candidate who has submitted their application as soon as possible; usually the invitation to submit a video is sent within a day. However, due to the high volume of applications we receive, our response may be delayed. We ask for your patience and invite you to follow up on your application at any time, ideally by phone.

Once the video is submitted, it might take several weeks to receive news about the outcome of the application, which is mainly related to the time in the year the application is received. For example, if an application is received in November for an internship during the following Summer, we usually can not provide any news until late Spring, since any earlier will not provide us with an informed view on how much and what kind of work we would have available for interns. Applicants are to take note of this and factor this into their decision and planning when applying for an internship with us.

What is the duration of an internship?

The duration of an internship may vary, depending on your availability and our capacity. Internships for local Hong Kong students last approximately one month. If you require a visa, we usually require that you are available for a minimum of three months..

Read more about our previous intern experiences here.

What are my duties as an intern?

This depends on what kind of internship you are interested in, and may include conducting legal research, bundling, document drafting, engaging in marketing activities, as well as other duties which are appropriate given your level of skills and experience.

As is common in the Hong Kong legal profession, please do take note that working hours tend to be quite long, and rarely stay within the 9am - 6pm timeframe, whatever your function might be.

Find out more from our previous intern experiences here.

Can I apply If I'm a non-law student?

We offer internships in multiple areas, such as:

- Legal

- Compliance/CSR

- Marketing/Videography/Editing

- Accounting/Finance

- Operations/HR

I am not comfortable having an online presence; is it ok if I don't have or don't want to use my LinkedIn profile for an internship with the firm?

No, all employees at the firm are asked to maintain an active LinkedIn presence online as we view LinkedIn as a vital platform for legal professionals individually and for our firm as a whole. You should be prepared to post monthly, comment frequently and react daily to relevant content. Your profile should be complete with a representative profile photo (does NOT need to be a professionally taken photo) and show your relevant experiences and education.

Should you wish your LinkedIn profile to merely be a silent observer of the LinkedIn community, disclosing nothing more than a carefully compiled CV, then it is likely your application will be unsuccessful.