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Legal Intern (Summer Programme)

Hong Kong Monetary Authority · 🇭🇰 Central, Hong Kong · Onsite · HK$16,000 - HK$20,000/year

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Position Overview

Location: 🇭🇰 Central, Hong Kong

Compensation: HK$16,000 - HK$20,000/year

Position: Junior

Type: Internship

Practice Area: Corporate Law

Remote: No

Posted: Mar 20, 2026

Deadline: Jun 18, 2026

Internship Description

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority offers a Summer Legal Internship within its Legal, Risk and Compliance Department at Two International Finance Centre, Central. This paid internship provides law students with hands-on experience in banking regulation, financial policy, and compliance work at Hong Kong's central banking institution.

Programme Details

Duration: 8-10 weeks (June to August 2026)
Paid: Yes — monthly internship allowance
Start Date: June 2026

Eligibility

Penultimate or final year LLB/JD students at a Hong Kong university (HKU, CUHK, CityU, PolyU)
Strong academic record with interest in banking law, financial regulation, or public policy
Hong Kong permanent residents preferred

How to Apply

Submit your application through the HKMA's e-Recruitment system at erecruit.hkma.gov.hk. Applications typically open in February for summer placements.

Responsibilities

Banking regulation research, compliance projects, policy review

Requirements

Penultimate/final year LLB/JD student at a Hong Kong university

Perks & Benefits

Legal internship experience, Professional mentorship, Career development, Academic credit opportunities

Compensation

HK$16,000 - HK$20,000/year

Practice Area

Corporate Law

Application Contact

Contact: Hong Kong Monetary Authority Internship Coordinator

Application Deadline

June 18, 2026

Employment Type

Intern

Ready to Apply?

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