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Summer Intern (Law)

Hong Kong Department of Justice · 🇭🇰 Central, Hong Kong · Onsite · HK$11,500 - HK$11,500/year

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Position Overview

Location: 🇭🇰 Central, Hong Kong

Compensation: HK$11,500 - HK$11,500/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 recruits Summer Interns (Law) annually under the Post-Secondary Student Summer Internship Programme. Based at Justice Place, 18 Lower Albert Road, Central, you will work alongside Government Counsel on real legal matters spanning criminal law, civil law, and legal policy.

Programme Details

Duration: 6-8 weeks (June to August 2026)
Paid: Yes — monthly allowance of HK,500
Start Date: June 2026

Eligibility

Full-time undergraduate or postgraduate law students at a Hong Kong institution
Open to 2nd year LLB students and above, and JD students
Hong Kong permanent residents preferred

How to Apply

Applications open in early 2026 on the Department of Justice website. The programme is competitive and places are limited.

Responsibilities

Legal research, case preparation, policy drafting, attending court proceedings

Requirements

Full-time law student at a Hong Kong institution (2nd year LLB+)

Perks & Benefits

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

Compensation

HK$11,500 - HK$11,500/year

Practice Area

Corporate Law

Application Contact

Contact: Hong Kong Department of Justice Internship Coordinator

Application Deadline

June 18, 2026

Employment Type

Intern