Early careers
Train with a pre-eminent law firm in Hong Kong
We advise clients on the full spectrum of legal issues that can arise on the most complex deals and disputes in Hong Kong and Mainland China. Our practices are market leading and our lawyers are routinely recognised as among the best in Hong Kong and beyond. We are proud to help develop the next generation of Hong Kong solicitors by providing a pathway for your professional growth as a trainee solicitor and beyond.
With our deep-rooted and extensive history, we invite you to join, thrive in a supportive environment and play your part in our continuing story.
Our Summer Internship and beyond
You’ll work alongside our trainees, associates and partners in one of our Commercial, Dispute Resolution or Real Estate practice departments. You’ll experience our firm’s culture, take on real legal work, bond with your fellow Interns, participate in assessments and be invited for a Training Contract interview.
Your Training Contract starts two years later. You will spend six months in each of our core practice groups to help you decide which area suits you best for your future career, while receiving a two-year professional development programme.
What we offer to our future trainees
- Maintenance grant during the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL) year
- Full PCLL tuition fee reimbursement
- Medical and group life insurance benefits
- In-house well-being support
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How to apply We welcome penultimate and final year law students (undergraduate or JD/law conversion), PCLL students and law graduates to apply. We recruit two years ahead. Applications for our 2026 Summer Internship (for 2028 Training Contracts) are now closed. Our 2026 and 2027 trainee intakes are also full. Our recruitment period runs from early September to early January each year. For future applications, please check back here nearer the time. |
At JSM, we are proud to foster a diverse, supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone can succeed and thrive.
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