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Legal Trainee (Department of Justice)

Hong Kong Department of Justice · 🇭🇰 Central, Hong Kong · Onsite · HK$25,000 - HK$35,000/year

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Position Overview

Location: 🇭🇰 Central, Hong Kong

Compensation: HK$25,000 - HK$35,000/year

Position: Junior

Type: Internship

Practice Area: Corporate Law

Remote: No

Posted: Mar 20, 2026

Deadline: Jun 18, 2026

Internship Description

The Department of Justice operates the Legal Trainee Scheme, providing practical training in accordance with the requirements of the Law Society of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Bar Association. Based at Justice Place in Central, legal trainees gain unique exposure to criminal prosecution, civil litigation, legal policy, and legislative drafting within the Government.

Programme Details

Duration: 2-year training contract / pupillage equivalent
Paid: Yes — Government trainee scale
Start Date: Applications for 2026-2027 intake

Eligibility

Completed PCLL from a Hong Kong university
Eligible for admission as a solicitor or called to the Bar in Hong Kong
Hong Kong permanent residents given preference

How to Apply

Apply through the Department of Justice's website at doj.gov.hk/en/career/scheme.html. The scheme is highly competitive with limited places available each year.

Responsibilities

Criminal prosecution, civil litigation, legislative drafting, legal policy

Requirements

PCLL completed, eligible for Hong Kong admission

Perks & Benefits

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

Compensation

HK$25,000 - HK$35,000/year

Practice Area

Corporate Law

Application Contact

Contact: Hong Kong Department of Justice Internship Coordinator

Application Deadline

June 18, 2026

Employment Type

Intern