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Training Contract (Solicitors)

Clifford Chance (Hong Kong) · 🇭🇰 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: Contract Law

Remote: No

Posted: Mar 20, 2026

Deadline: Jun 18, 2026

Internship Description

Clifford Chance Hong Kong offers a prestigious two-year Training Contract for aspiring solicitors at its Jardine House office in Central. Trainees rotate through four six-month seats across the firm's practice areas including Corporate, Banking & Finance, Litigation, and Capital Markets, gaining exposure to world-class cross-border transactions.

Programme Details

Duration: 24-month training contract (4 seats x 6 months)
Paid: Yes — competitive trainee salary
Start Date: Rolling applications, intake typically September 2026
Seats available: Corporate/M&A, Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Tax, Real Estate

Eligibility

Completed PCLL (Postgraduate Certificate in Laws) from a Hong Kong university or CPE/LPC from England & Wales
Strong academic record (minimum upper second class LLB or equivalent)
Fluent English; Mandarin and/or Cantonese highly desirable

How to Apply

Submit your CV and cover letter through the Clifford Chance graduate recruitment portal. Applications open annually in November for the following September intake.

Responsibilities

Seat rotations across corporate, finance, litigation, and capital markets

Requirements

PCLL or LPC completed, strong LLB academic record, fluent English

Perks & Benefits

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

Compensation

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

Practice Area

Contract Law

Application Contact

Contact: Clifford Chance (Hong Kong) Internship Coordinator

Application Deadline

June 18, 2026

Employment Type

Intern