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Legal Internship in Hong Kong

Location: Hong Kong SAR

Work Arrangement: On-site
Duration: Minimum 8 consecutive weeks (longer preferred)

Chinese language skills: Not required (advantageous but optional)

Applicants without the right to work in Hong Kong/Mainland China, or without residential connections or immediate travel plans to the region, will not be shortlisted.

About the Internship

Ravenscroft & Schmierer, a Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025 & 2026 top‑ranked law firm,

offers a practical and hands‑on Legal Internship designed to expose students to real casework, legal research, drafting, and cross‑border matters.

Legal Interns at our firm play a meaningful supporting role, often assisting our associates (including Kelly Leung) with ongoing client matters. You may help review and prepare legal documents, conduct background research, organise case files, assist with client due diligence, and support compliance procedures.

This internship is ideal for law students or recent graduates who want exposure to real‑world legal practice in an international, fast‑paced environment.

Who Should Apply

Please only apply if you:

can start on short notice
are available for 6–8 consecutive weeks, or longer
already hold the right to work in Hong Kong
are a local full‑time student or a recent law graduate
are interested in litigation, corporate/commercial law, international legal work, or legal research

Suitable for LLB, JD, PCLL‑track and other legal backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

You will support our associates and legal teams by assisting with:

Casework & Legal Support

preparing and reviewing legal documents
conducting background and factual research
organising and maintaining case files
assisting with client due diligence and compliance procedures

Research & Drafting

conducting legal research (case law, statutes, regulations, international matters)
drafting memos, summaries, or basic legal documents under supervision
assisting with bundling and document preparation for hearings or client matters

Internal & Content Work

participating in legal content production where appropriate
supporting the team with administrative and case‑related tasks

All tasks are assigned according to your skill level, legal training, and demonstrated capability.

Candidate Profile

Successful applicants will demonstrate:

Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Excellent legal research, analytical and drafting abilities
Attention to detail and accuracy
Professionalism, confidentiality and strong ethical standards
Good mastery of MS Office, SharePoint, OneDrive, MS Teams
Ability to manage deadlines and work under pressure
A positive, respectful, and proactive mindset
Ability to work independently, under supervision

Knowledge of Chinese is not required but considered an asset.

What You Will Gain

This unassessed internship provides meaningful exposure to:

casework in litigation, commercial, corporate, and cross‑border matters
legal research and drafting in a real professional setting
due diligence, compliance practices, and client workflows
hands‑on experience assisting qualified lawyers
how an international law firm operates day‑to‑day

A great opportunity for students exploring careers in:
corporate law, commercial law, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, international law, or legal operations.

About Ravenscroft & Schmierer

Founded in 1985, Ravenscroft & Schmierer is a highly ranked Hong Kong law firm recognised by:

We are signatories to the EOC Racial Diversity & Inclusion Charter, supporters of the Equal Love Coalition, and a proud Shark-Free Company following HKSF guidelines. Our culture is international, inclusive, and collaborative.

Read articles from past interns:
https://www.rs-lawyers.com.hk/articles/categories/internship-experiences

Application Process

To apply, please submit your application via our website.
Attach your CV in PDF format.

Next steps may include recording a short application video (details to follow).

For questions, contact our Campus Ambassadors via LinkedIn or call our office at 2388 3899.

Key Requirements

Must be able to work during term‑time for at least 6 weeks
On‑site training required
Chinese language skills are not required
Only applicants with the right to work in Hong Kong/Mainland China will be considered

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