Hong Kong Recruiting

INTERNSHIPS

We are committed to the professional development and advancement of our summer/winter interns. Our summer/winter internship program offers challenging assignments, training and mentoring programs, and networking opportunities to help you launch your career.

 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Exceptional talent leads to extraordinary results – this is the driving narrative in our firm’s history, and it will continue to remain the key factor in our future success. As such, we seek students with competencies that are the hallmarks of successful associates at Paul Hastings:

  • Penultimate year law undergraduates
  • 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)
  • Interpersonal savvy (ability to communicate and interact in a confident, open and effective manner)
  • Strong common sense and business acumen
  • Ability to work effectively as a team member
  • Dedication to client service excellence
  • Ambition and drive

 

TRAINEESHIP

At Paul Hastings, it’s smart business to build diverse teams rich in talent, experiences, and creativity. 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 the traineeship position. All traineeship applications will need to go through our internship.*

 

Apply

To apply for an internship, please send your cover letter, CV, and academic transcript(s) to

RecruitHKG@paulhastings.com

Deadlines

2025/2026 Winter Internship: 14 November 2025

2026 Summer Internship: 31 January 2026

 

Access additional recruitment resources here:

Hong Kong Recruiting Card 2025/2026