Vacation Scheme
If you're a law student in your penultimate or final year, you can find out what it's like to work in our Hong Kong office with our 4-week vacation scheme.
The scheme is designed to simulate our graduate training contract: it's an intensive introduction to our culture and the kind of work we do.
To give you a realistic taste of life as a trainee solicitor, you will rotate through several practices and will be supervised by a qualified solicitor.
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What we can offer you
Learning & Development
You will gain an in-depth understanding of our practice areas through sharing sessions and legal training workshops. You will also be given exposure to real client and/or pro bono work, with ample opportunity for on-the-job training.
Career support
Our knowledgeable and dedicated early careers team will share their top tips to help strengthen your application for future programs.
Networking & community building
We hold social events where you will interact with your colleagues and build your networks. These are attended by partners, as well as current and former trainees. From time to time, you may get the opportunity to work with overseas colleagues and experience our global and collaborative culture firsthand.
The recruitment process
To be eligible, you need to be on track for a high 2:1 in your law degree. Strong English and Chinese skills are also required, and any additional foreign language skills are welcome.
If you don't meet this criteria and there are mitigating circumstances, please tell us about this in your application
Showcase your talent by sharing why you want to be a lawyer and why you want to join Ashurst Perkins Coie. By being concise in your online application, you can share your insights into the legal industry and provide more details about yourself.
You will be asked to complete an online assessment designed to measure a range of critical reasoning and behavioral strengths that align with a trainee role at Ashurst Perkins Coie. The assessment gives you a realistic preview of what life at Ashurst Perkins Coie looks like and the types of scenarios you are likely to experience as a trainee.
We recommend completing the online assessment in one sitting; however, it is not timed so you can complete it at your own pace. It typically takes around 60 minutes. Once completed, you’ll be sent an individual feedback report outlining your key strengths and development areas.
You can learn about the types of questions you'll be asked by visiting our Preparation Hub.
You’ll meet face-to-face with our graduate recruitment partner(s), lawyers, and our people and culture team for both individual and group interviews designed to assess your personal and technical skills.
It’s also an opportunity for you to find out more about us, so please prepare some questions.
Key dates
Applications open
12 September 2026
Applications close
3 January 2027
Testimonials
"My two years as a trainee solicitor at Ashurst Perkins Coie have provided an exceptional foundation for my professional career. From day one, I was struck by the firm's genuinely collaborative culture, defined by partners and associates who consistently dedicated time to mentor trainees and share their legal expertise. The structural variety of the training contract provided comprehensive exposure across diverse practice areas, allowing me to strategically identify my professional specialties before qualification. Although the fast-paced environment and sophisticated caseload were demanding, this rigor accelerated my career growth alongside market-leading practitioners. Furthermore, utilizing the firm's integrated legal AI technologies significantly enhanced my technical fluency and operational efficiency to provide cutting edge solutions to our clients. Beyond legal practice, engaging in firm initiatives—such as the dragon boat team and corporate social responsibility programs—helped me to find a real sense of community here."
— Oscar Tsoi, 2023 Trainee, 2025 Newly Qualified Lawyer
"My two years of training at Ashurst Perkins Coie has built an incredible foundation for my legal career. I rotated through Global Loans, Corporate Transactions, Dispute Resolution, and Global Markets, each seat offering a distinct perspective on complex, cross-border work. What I valued most about the firm was the trust placed in trainees: you're given genuine responsibility from day one, and whether it is running a closing checklist or drafting core transaction documents, there is always a supportive team behind you ready to guide and develop your thinking. Since qualifying into the Global Markets team, I have continued to benefit from that same culture of mentorship and collaboration – now with the focus of advising derivatives and structured finance matters for leading financial institutions across the globe. Ashurst Perkins Coie is a place where intellectually rigorous work meets a warm, collegial environment, and I am proud to be building my career here."
— Ian Chow, 2023 Trainee, 2025 Newly Qualified Lawyer
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Agencies
Agency submissions and candidate introductions will only be accepted with prior approval from a member of the Ashurst Perkins Coie Talent Acquisition team. To submit or introduce a candidate, an agency must have valid agreed terms of business in place with Ashurst Perkins Coie. Any agency submissions or candidate introductions made without prior approval or without the agreed terms of business in place will be considered invalid.