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Our legal work experience programme is designed for students in the year before their penultimate year of legal studies who are interested in exploring a career in commercial law. The programme provides a practical and engaging introduction to life at Pinsent Masons, offering insight into the work of our lawyers and trainees.
Through an induction programme and buddy support, you will be welcomed into the firm from day one and encouraged to make the most of every opportunity. Working alongside lawyers and trainees on real client matters, you will take part in structured learning activities, skills sessions and presentations while gaining exposure to a range of practice areas.
The programme offers the opportunity to build professional relationships, develop key skills and gain a deeper understanding of the legal profession through training, networking and social events.
Students who are interested in a future training contract with us are encouraged to apply for our summer vacation placement or winter vacation placement programmes once you become eligible.
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2.1 degree or above already gained or predicted to achieve.
Currently studying law in a common law jurisdiction, prior to your penultimate year.
Fluent in English and demonstrate business-level proficiency in either Chinese (Mandarin preferable), Korean or Japanese.
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.
Our work experience programme operates in August. You will need to be fully available during this time if you wish to participate in the programme.
Ability to absorb reference material and spot errors quickly.
Interest in how businesses operate and role of legal expertise.
Intellectually curious, open to new approaches, critical thinking.
Engaging with diverse backgrounds and adapting communication styles.
Desire to excel with energy, ambition, and enthusiasm.
Understanding priorities, monitoring progress and efficient planning.
Work experience students are paid HKD 2,500 per week. Salaries are reviewed annually.
The below shows the typical application process for our work experience programme in Hong Kong:
Apply through our online application system. Read the questions, think about your responses and double-check everything before submitting your application.
All applications are screened to a pre-defined framework and shortlisted candidates who best demonstrate meeting our criteria will be invited to complete a video screening interview. Candidates who pass the video screening will be then be invited to attend an interview.
Whatever the outcome, we will let you know after your interview. If you meet our core capabilities and perform well throughout your interview, we will offer you an internship.
Please submit the following documents via applying online before 30th December 2026 HKT 12noon:
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.
Yes, participation in our work experience programme does not automatically place you into the recruitment process for our vacation placement programmes. If you are interested in pursuing a training contract with Pinsent Masons, you will need to submit a new application for our summer vacation placement or winter vacation placement programmes once you become eligible. Participants who perform well during the programme may be encouraged to apply, but all applications will be assessed through our standard recruitment process.
Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate requests for work experience in June or July. Our work experience programme is offered exclusively in August, and you must be fully available during the programme dates to be considered.
Yes, work experience students are paid HKD 2,500 per week. Salaries are reviewed annually.
Unfortunately, we do not sponsor any visas for our work experience programmes. You must have the right to work in Hong Kong to be eligible for the programmes.
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