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2027 – Legal Work Experience Programme – Hong Kong

CompanyPinsent Masons
LocationWan Chai
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Participants will work alongside lawyers and trainees on real client matters while taking part in structured learning activities and skills sessions. The role involves gaining exposure to various practice areas and contributing to tasks that develop professional legal knowledge.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
4468
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Pinsent Masons is a multinational professional services business with a robust legal foundation, operating with a clear purpose-led strategy. The firm prides itself on its commitment to making business work better for people, placing clients and communities at the forefront of its operations. With law at its core, Pinsent Masons transcends traditional legal services by integrating a diverse range of skill sets from its professionals, innovative technologies, and efficient processes to deliver a competitive advantage to its clients. Pinsent Masons has over 490 partners and 3500 people operating from 31 locations around the world. Our multi-sector focus ensures we are supporting clients at the forefront of the of the forces shaping our world, from artificial intelligence to the energy transition. This breadth allows us to provide business-critical advice in increasingly complex regulatory environments, wherever our clients need us. Pinsent Masons’ office network extends across the major international business centres of London, Dublin, Munich, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Madrid, Paris, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dubai, Riyadh, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Shenzhen, Johannesburg, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth - and the key commercial centres in the UK.
About the Role

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. Throughout the programme, you can look forward to:

  • tasks which will help you to develop your existing knowledge and skills, as well as picking up some new ones
  • access to client work whilst being supervised and supported
  • getting involved in a range of additional activities
  • working with, and learning from solicitors who are leaders in their respective fields
  • a non-hierarchical structure with the emphasis on approachability and a collegiate working culture


We are now looking for candidates for our Work Experience Programme (2-week), running in August 2027.

We review applications, schedule interviews and extend offers on a rolling basis. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a video screening interview. Candidates who pass the video screening will then be invited to attend an interview.

  • Block 1: 02 Aug 2027 – 13 Aug 2027
  • Block 2: 16 Aug 2027 – 27 Aug 2027

 

Eligibility Requirements:

  • 2:1 degree 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.

 

Application Documents:

  1. Cover letter indicating your preferred area of practice, interested year of Training Contract & your availability for the programme
  2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  3. Current degree transcript

 

If you have any queries relating to Early Talent programmes in Hong Kong, please contact us at graduatehk@pinsentmasons.com.


 

Key Skills
Commercial lawLegal researchCommunicationTeamworkProfessional networkingAnalytical skillsPresentation skillsLegal writing
Categories
Legal
Benefits
Induction programmeBuddy supportStructured learning activitiesSkills sessionsNetworking eventsSocial events