Hong Kong Winter Vacation Scheme
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to learn a language? Then why not take part in the Hong Kong Winter Vacation Scheme? The Hong Kong Winter Vacation Scheme for Young People (HKWVSYs) is a 4-week non-profit internship programme designed to introduce young people from Mainland China, Macao and Taiwan the business environment in Hong Kong. Participants will take part in a four-week professional development workshop and be linked to an organisation of their choice.
Hong Kong Winter Vacation Scheme is a government subsidized vacation program where Hong Kong citizens can travel to Mainland China and Macau at discounted rates. The most affordable option is a six-day tour in the Yangtze River Delta, which leaves from Hong Kong on September 17 and costs S$830 each. I’m heading to HK for the HK Winter Vacation Scheme for a six-month period with WorkPermit.com. Any recommendations? What are some must-see spots? What are things that no one tells you before going there? I’m so excited! I’ve been to the city before, but only for a few days.
Hong Kong Winter Vacation Scheme
The aim of the Scheme is to encourage quality students from Hong Kong , Macao and Taiwan to visit Mainland China for fun, sightseeing and exchange activities during the winter vacation. Foreign students from countries in Mainland China’s 21-Conference cooperation circle are encouraged to explore more about culture and work opportunities in Mainland China through exchanges with local students. Visiting Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan students are encouraged to understand more about China’s policies and people.
Our vacation placement
Our winter placement operates from January to March and the summer placement operates from May to August. You will need to be available for a full two-week period during this time if you wish to be participate in the placement.
Working alongside Trainees and qualified Solicitors on real client projects, you’ll enjoy work-based learning, skills training and presentations.
The value of a placement
For many people, a Vacation Placement presents the first opportunity to work in a professional organisation and environment. We make sure that first step is an easy one with a day one induction and our buddy system. You’ll be welcomed to the Firm and encouraged to make the most of every opportunity.
You’ll experience first-hand what it’s like to be part of a team and get the chance to make a great first impression. You’ll also get the opportunity to develop transferable professional skills, building your confidence along the way. It’s also a great opportunity to get a feel for the social scene, make friends and start building a useful network of contacts for the rest of your career.
Structure and dates
You’ll gain full exposure to a few practice areas, allowing you to form strong team relationships getting really involved with their work and gaining relevant experience while enjoying an unexpected level of responsibility. You’ll also have the chance to complete assessments for a Training Contract, attend onsite training and events and get involved in social activities.
Dates
Winter: January to March
Summer: May to August
Why not come and meet us at one of our events? You’ll find dates and details in our events calendar to please email us at
Benefits
We believe placements should be paid as, while you are with us, you will be making a valuable contribution to our business. We also recognise that undertaking placements can mean incurring costs for travel and accommodation, and you will be required to organise that yourself. That is why we pay our Vacation Placement students a competitive rate of pay while at the firm.
Vacation Placement students were paid HKD 2,500 per week last year. Salaries are reviewed annually.
How to apply
Please submit the following documents via applying online before 11:59pm on 10 October 2022:
1. Cover letter indicating your preferred area of practice, interested year of Training Contract & your availability for the Vacation Placement
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. Current degree transcripts
4. Academic transcripts at HKDSE / HKCEE (or equivalent)
5. Any other supporting documentation you consider relevant
All applications are screened to a pre-defined framework and shortlisted candidates who best demonstrate that they meet our criteria will be contacted and invited to attend an interview.
Entry requirements
If you don’t meet the above criteria but there are mitigating circumstances that explain why you’ve failed to meet the minimum academic requirements, there’s an opportunity for you to include this information in your application.
Vacation placement to training contract
We hope your Vacation Placement experience will fuel your interest in joining the firm as a Trainee Solicitor. So, during your placement we’ll ask you to take a final assessment for a Training Contract. This will involve preparing and presenting a SWOT analysis, followed by an interview regarding your presentation and your placement experience. We’ll also get feedback from your practice group and, if you meet our core capabilities and perform well throughout both the assessments and the placement, we’ll offer you a Training Contract.
If you gain a placement, it’s because we already see you as a potential Trainee. And during the time you spend with us, we’ll do our best to give you every chance to prove us right. That’s why Vacation Placement students don’t need to make a separate application for our Training Contract programme. In our eyes you’re already in the running.
What we’re looking for
A focus on detail
With a conscientious approach, you’ll have the ability to read and absorb large amounts of reference material and spot errors quickly. You’ll be a stickler for detail when it comes to your own writing too, ensuring it’s always clear and accurate.
An interest in business
We’re a commercial law firm, so you’ll have a genuine interest in how business works. That means keeping up-to-date with the latest business issues, as well as appreciating how legal expertise can support and steer commercial organisations.
Confidence
With the self-assurance to voice your own opinions and defend your point of view when you need to, you’ll be a convincing and persuasive communicator. But you’ll also have the self-awareness to ask for help when you need it.
Intellectual capability
You’ve the intellectual curiosity to explore new approaches and ask others’ opinions. With an analytical approach, you think things through and weigh up the implications, but also have the capacity to think on your feet to find solutions.
Openness
You’ll be approachable, outgoing and confident engaging with people from different backgrounds and experiences to your own. Whether you’re communicating with colleagues or clients, you’ll understand the need to adapt your message to suit your audience.
Personal drive
You’ll need to combine a real desire to be the best with the energy, ambition and enthusiasm to go the extra mile to succeed. With a can-do attitude, you’re always open to learning from your experience, so you can be even better next time.
Personal responsibility
You understand that taking responsibility for your successes and acknowledging when things go wrong will help you to constantly improve and achieve your career aims. By knowing your strengths and weaknesses, you give others confidence in your abilities.
Self-organisation
You understand priorities and monitor your progress towards set objectives. By being well-organised and planning and managing your work efficiently, you make sure you always deliver quality work on time.
Our recruitment process
We’ve designed our application process to ensure you’ll know the outcome in no more than three months after the application deadline. The below shows a typical recruitment and selection process. This may be subject to change depending on government guidelines and restrictions in relation to COVID-19. You’ll be given full details of the process in relation to your own recruitment as appropriate.