Seat structure - Hong Kong

Our seat structure is designed to give you maximum exposure to gain all-round experience. This breadth of experience will also help you decide where your future lies, as spending time in different areas is the best way to find out.

During your two year training contract, you will move between four seats of six months each. We encourage trainees to spend a seat in our London office and/or our Beijing or Shanghai office.

In each seat you will work closely with partners and associates who will encourage you to show initiative and take on responsibility. In addition to on-the-job training we offer a range of formal training sessions and workshops that will give you the practical and legal skills and knowledge necessary to become a first rate technical  lawyer. You will be given help to evaluate your strengths and identify your development needs – both informally and through formal reviews with your supervisors. Plus, there are opportunities to be involved in one of our numerous community action initiatives.

Our training is not a hurdle you have to overcome before you can start your career. It is the start of your career. You'll have access to real clients, real involvement and real responsibility, adding up to a uniquely valuable experience. The success of our training is evidenced by our retention rates, still among the highest in the legal industry.

Our major practice areas are shown below. You can find out more about them by clicking on the following links.