Chambering Student
Position Overview
Internship Description
Chambering Student — Wong & Partners (Baker McKenzie)
Wong & Partners, Baker McKenzie's member firm in Malaysia, is accepting applications from CLP holders for the 9-month chambering period. As part of the Baker McKenzie network, chambering students at Wong & Partners gain exposure to international standard legal practice while fulfilling the Malaysian Bar Council's pupillage requirements.
What You Will Do
- Complete the mandatory 9-month chambering period under the supervision of an assigned pupil master
- Rotate through practice areas including corporate/M&A, banking and finance, dispute resolution, tax, and employment law
- Participate in Baker McKenzie's regional training programmes and knowledge-sharing sessions
- Assist in cross-border transactions and gain exposure to international legal practice standards
- Attend court hearings, client meetings, and negotiations with senior Advocates and Solicitors
- Attend the Malaysian Bar Council's chambering programme requirements
About Chambering at Wong & Partners
Wong & Partners offers a structured chambering programme with competitive monthly allowances, Baker McKenzie's global training resources, and strong prospects for retention as an associate upon admission to the Malaysian Bar.
Duration
9 months (mandatory under the Legal Profession Act 1976)
Responsibilities
Chambering Student — Wong & Partners (Baker McKenzie)
Wong & Partners, Baker McKenzie's member firm in Malaysia, is accepting applications from CLP holders for the 9-month chambering period. As part of the Baker McKenzie network, chambering students at Wong & Partners gain exposure to international standard legal practice while fulfilling the Malaysian Bar Council's pupillage requirements.
What You Will Do
- Complete the mandatory 9-month chambering period under the supervision of an assigned pupil master
- Rotate through practice areas including corporate/M&A, banking and finance, dispute resolution, tax, and employment law
- Participate in Baker McKenzie's regional training programmes and knowledge-sharing sessions
- Assist in cross-border transactions and gain exposure to international legal practice standards
- Attend court hearings, client meetings, and negotiations with senior Advocates and Solicitors
- Attend the Malaysian Bar Council's chambering programme requirements
About Chambering at Wong & Partners
Wong & Partners offers a structured chambering programme with competitive monthly allowances, Baker McKenzie's global training resources, and strong prospects for retention as an associate upon admission to the Malaysian Bar.
Duration
9 months (mandatory under the Legal Profession Act 1976)
Requirements
- Holder of Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) or equivalent qualifying certificate
- LL.B. from a recognised university with strong academic results
- Interest in cross-border transactional work and international legal practice
- Excellent English communication and drafting skills
- Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia
- Malaysian citizen or permanent resident
- Available to start the full 9-month chambering period
Perks & Benefits
Compensation
RM2,500 - RM3,500/year
Practice Area
Corporate Law
Application Contact
Contact: Wong & Partners Internship Coordinator
Application Deadline
June 18, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
