Hong Kong
Our Hong Kong office — one of the first established in the region by a major international law firm — is a cornerstone of Paul Hastings’ market-leading Asia practice and a trusted adviser to leading Asian and multinational companies. As a member of our top-ranked team, you will work on sophisticated cross-border matters, learn from industry-leading practitioners and build a career with global reach.
We are committed to the success of our interns. Through challenging assignments, hands-on training, formal mentoring programmes and regular networking opportunities, our summer and winter internship programmes give you the experience and connections to build a strong foundation for your legal career.
Exceptional talent leads to extraordinary results. We look for penultimate-year law undergraduates who demonstrate qualities that distinguish successful associates at our firm, including:
- Academic excellence (at least a solid 2:1 or equivalent in law)
- Standout communication skills (a high proficiency in English and good Chinese skills are essential)
- Strong interpersonal skills (the ability to communicate and interact in a confident, open and effective manner)
- Strong judgment, common sense and business acumen
- Ability to work effectively as a team member
- Dedication to client service excellence
- Ambition and drive
Our traineeship serves as a cornerstone for the recruitment of outstanding associates and the future success of our firm.
* We do not accept direct applications for traineeships. Candidates must apply through our internship programme.*
To apply for an internship, please send your cover letter, CV and academic transcript(s) to RecruitHKG@paulhastings.com.
2026/2027 Winter Internship: 31 October 2026
2027 Summer Internship: 31 January 2027