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Studying law in the UK offers exciting opportunities; but it also comes with unique challenges for Hong Kong and international students. From adapting to independent learning and navigating cultural differences to budgeting for tuition and choosing the right city, this guide shares practical insights to help you make informed decisions and thrive in your legal education journey abroad.

Hong Kong’s courts are quietly advancing LGBTQ+ rights, even as lawmakers resist change. From inheritance to housing and parental recognition, legal victories are reshaping the landscape. With growing public support—60% favor same-sex marriage—the judiciary is leading the way toward equality.

Internships aren’t just about experience; they shape your career direction. Discover how a year as a Campus Ambassador at Ravenscroft & Schmierer helped me build confidence, organize impactful events, and leverage LinkedIn to grow professionally. Here’s what I learned about finding the right legal path.

Being a Campus Ambassador at Ravenscroft & Schmierer helped me develop key soft skills such as communication, organisation, and time management, that are vital for aspiring lawyers. It was more than a role; it was a growth journey.

HKU Campus Ambassador and summer intern Andrea on her time as a Campus Ambassador and intern with our firm

Cambridge Campus Ambassador and summer intern Ted writes about how LinkedIn helped him tackle his imposter syndrome by using it as a journaling tool

Gap year intern Kristina recounts her time with the firm as an intern with the Operations team

Admin/HR internship experience article by Louise Sugiarto: Learning beyond the Classroom

I never expected my summer vacation (winter, for those in the northern hemisphere) to lead me to the world of Human Resources (HR) at a...

Our firm provides various internships - in this essay Amenah looks back on her time with us as a notary intern: wills, apostilles and AML!

Are lawyers philosophers and philosophers lawyers? Summer intern Vienna writes about the many ways philosophy and law complement each other

Rebecca Yajie Zhang, former Campus Ambassador and Summer intern at our firm walks us through her thoughts on the programme and outlook

Former intern and Campus Ambassador William lays out the power of networking, among others through LinkedIn and law firm open days

Rachel Fung sums up her time with Ravenscroft & Schmierer while arguing for extra-curricular activities to produce more all-round lawyers.

Alex Robinette recounts her time as a Campus Ambassador with Ravenscroft & Schmierer and provides tips for prospective candidates

A comprehensive overview of choices facing law students as they reach the end of their studies - by Jonathan Tsang

Insights from a Legal Intern at Ravenscroft & Schmierer I had the privilege of spending my 1L summer (1L refers to the first year of law...

My perspective as a legal intern and ex-LegalTech professional. The legal industry has traditionally been slow to adopt technological...

Discover how I merged my passions for marketing, business and law during my summer internship at Ravenscroft & Schmierer. From organising...

Over the summer, I had the opportunity to intern at Ravenscroft & Schmierer for three weeks. Read my article and listen to my podcast...