When it comes to selecting a place to start your career, experiencing life in a law firm can prove invaluable. That’s where our vacation programmes come in, giving you the opportunity to put your skills and knowledge to the test within an exciting and friendly working environment.
With three summer and two winter vacation programmes available, you will have the chance to gain first-hand experience working with a leading firm, while taking part in challenging transactions and projects.
To give students a taste of life at the firm, we offer three summer and two winter vacation programmes. Each lasts four weeks and involves four to six students.
The Summer Programme runs through June, July and August, and typically caters for students from Hong Kong, the UK, and Canada. We accept applications for these programmes from December to the end of February.
The Winter Programme runs from December through January and caters primarily for students from Australia and New Zealand. We accept applications for these programmes from May to the end of September.
During your placement, you will receive a salary which is currently HK$ 3000 a week. This salary is reviewed annually.


"I did placements in three different firms, Freshfields stood apart for offering excellent support."
Jason Xu
Trainee, Hong Kong