Winter vacation placement
Based in our Hong Kong office
Show meWe aim to offer 2 training contracts each year in Hong Kong. This is reviewed regularly to make sure it meets our business needs.
China - Hong Kong
Trainee solicitor
Based in our Hong Kong office
Introduction
Our two-year tailored programme will give you the best training experience possible, with a full and balanced introduction to the legal profession. Your professional and personal development begins from day one of your induction. You will learn from, and be supported by, knowledgeable and committed colleagues.
Candidates who would like to be considered for a training contract with Pinsent Masons Hong Kong should first apply for our summer vacation placement or winter vacation placement programme.
Training and seat rotation
On our two-year training programme, you will enjoy the chance to build both the technical legal skills and complementary skills you need to become a newly qualified solicitor and business advisor.
Throughout the programme you will gain broad exposure to different areas of the firm by moving seat every six months. The training in each seat is ‘front loaded’ to enable you to quickly develop legal knowledge of each area and take on real responsibility. When you qualify, you will have a fully informed idea of which practice areas interest you and can take your career to the next level in your chosen specialism.
Our local partners and HR will support you throughout your training contract, from liaising with the wider business on seat allocation, to meeting with you regularly to offer personal or professional support and guidance.
If you don’t meet the above minimum academic criteria but you have mitigating circumstances, there’s an opportunity for you to include this information in your application form.
Candidates who would like to be considered for a training contract with Pinsent Masons Hong Kong should first apply for our summer vacation placement or winter vacation placement.
- Programme start: September
- Programme duration: 2 years
Salaries are benchmarked against market rates for international law firms in Hong Kong and reviewed each year. This ensures that, alongside the outstanding training contract programme we offer, we also deliver an attractive and competitive remuneration package.
To give you the best possible start to your career, we will provide financial assistance for your PCLL tuition fees and a competitive maintenance grant.
What is the application process?
Candidates who would like to be considered for a training contract with Pinsent Masons Hong Kong should first apply for our summer vacation placement or winter vacation placement.
Below shows the typical application process for our vacation placement programme in Hong Kong:
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01. Online application
Apply through our online application system. Read the questions, think about your responses and double-check everything before submitting.
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02. Interview
All applications are screened to a pre-defined framework and shortlisted candidates who best demonstrate that they meet our criteria will be contacted and invited to attend an interview with one of our lawyers and HR team.
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03. Offer
Whatever the outcome, we will let you know after your interviews. If you meet our core capabilities and perform well throughout the interviews, we will offer you a vacation placement.
How to apply
Please submit the following documents during your online application:
- Cover letter indicating your preferred area of practice, interested year of training contract and your availability for the vacation placement.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Current degree transcripts
- Academic transcripts at HKDSE / HKCEE (or equivalent)
- Any other supporting documentation you consider relevant.
All applications are screened to a pre-defined framework and shortlisted candidates who best demonstrate that they meet our criteria will be contacted and invited to attend an interview.
Trainee solicitor retention
Our investment in your training means that we will do everything possible to continue your career with us after qualification. We carefully control the number of trainee solicitors in the business to maximise retention. Resource planning ensures that you will be given the highest quality of work, which will allow you to quickly learn and develop.
Newly-qualified (NQ) selection process
We run a fair and transparent NQ selection process. Our HR team works with the business to identify which roles are available. The recruitment process is centrally managed and includes interviews and technical skills assessments. The outcomes will be based on your performance at assessment and throughout your training contract. This gives you every opportunity to further your career with a leading, well-respected firm that is committed to developing you in your chosen area of law.
Continuous professional development
After qualification, you can look forward to a variety of development opportunities that will enable you to become a specialist in your chosen area. With a wide range of courses available through the Pinsent Masons Academy, as well as in your practice area, you will have plenty of scope to develop your skills, add to your responsibilities and build a successful career.
Frequently asked questions
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How many training contracts do you offer each year?
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Do I need to complete a vacation placement to be offered a training contract?
Anyone seeking a training contract with Pinsent Masons Hong Kong should apply to our summer vacation placement or winter vacation placement. This programme offers an ideal opportunity for you to get to know the firm, our people and our values and culture.
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Can I defer my offer?
Yes, if you want to defer your start date for 12 months. We look at these on a case-by-case basis, taking our business needs into account. If you want to defer, you should give the HR team reasonable notice before your agreed start date.
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If I have previous training experience, can it count towards my training contract?
Our training contract gives you experience-based professional training over four six-month seats. This means that you experience a variety of teams and gain a well-rounded view of our business. If you have extensive legal work experience, you can apply to reduce the length of the training contract, which will be subject to the approval of the Law Society of Hong Kong. We will also consider your case in line with the needs of our business.
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Do I get to choose my seats?
You can let us know which seat you prefer for each move and we will do our best to meet your request, in line with the guidelines of the Law Society of Hong Kong and our business needs.
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Do you offer client secondments?
We offer places based on performance, availability of such clients’ needs and future career aspirations.
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