Paid Global Law Internship - Hands-On Experience

Dla-Piper; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 100,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper in Hong Kong offers a four-week, in-person, paid internship where you could attend court hearings, work directly with clients, and collaborate with leading professionals at a global law firm.

You’ll explore the intersection of law, business and technology, build your network with mentors and supervisors, and participate in structured learning that develops your professional skills and commercial insight.

Qualifications

• A law student in your second year of a three-year degree, third year of a four-year degree, final year of study, or a graduate/career changer; or
• A non-law student in the final year of your degree, or a graduate/career changer
• Have achieved a GPA of 3.4 (or equivalent)
• Be on track to achieve, or have already achieved, a 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent)
• Have the right to work full time for the duration of the programme in your chosen location. DLA Piper is unable to sponsor visas for the Summer Internship programme

Responsibilities

• Start your journey with an interactive induction in our Hong Kong office, connecting with fellow interns from across the programme and building your network from day one
• Immerse yourself in complex work, contribute to real client matters, and gain insight into how our practice and sector groups help clients navigate change
• Accelerate your development through structured learning opportunities that will strengthen your professional skills
• Benefit from a network of supervisors, buddies and mentors who will encourage and challenge you and help you make the most of your experience
• Broaden your perspective by exploring areas such as legal technology, sustainability, and responsible business, highlighting the various ways you can make an impact at DLA Piper

Job description

DLA Piper in Hong Kong offers a four-week, in-person, paid internship where you could attend court hearings, work directly with clients, and collaborate with leading professionals at a global law firm.

You’ll explore the intersection of law, business and technology, build your network with mentors and supervisors, and participate in structured learning that develops your professional skills and commercial insight.