Our Training Contract

Obtaining a training contract at Kennedys will be the start of an exciting and successful career in a global law firm. Upon joining the firm trainees are paired with a mentor, usually a Kennedys trained mid-level to senior solicitor. The mentor acts as the go to person for you to obtain help and guidance and we also have a partner dedicated to overseeing your training contract.

During your two year training contract, you will gain early responsibility and client contact so that you will be capable of running your own caseload once you are qualified. An appraisal on your performance will be conducted at the end of each six-month seat.

With the support of and under the supervision of senior associates and partners, you will develop into a competent, confident and commercially driven lawyer by the end of your training contract.

Successful applicants will be invited to an interview. There are two separate progressive interviews. The first consists of a written test and meeting with a partner and an of counsel. Successful interviewees will be invited for a second interview where they will be asked to give an oral presentation to two partners.

To be considered for a training contract in Hong Kong, you will need:

• To have completed or be on course to complete the PCLL by June 2028
• To have achieved or be on course to achieve a 2:1 degree or equivalent.

Closing date: Until all positions are filled

About Kennedys

Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services. With over 3,000 people in 45 offices across 18 countries around the world we have some of the most respected legal minds in their field.

Our lawyers handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, and provide a range of specialist legal services, for many industry sectors but we have particular expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, especially in defending insurance and liability claims.

We're a fresh-thinking firm, and we're not afraid to bring challenging new perspectives to the table way beyond the traditional realm of legal services. We empower our clients with a diverse range of ideas, tools and technology to make their lives easier, as well as delivering exceptional results, every time.

What do we have to offer?

We welcome high-performing lawyers, business services professionals, secretaries, graduates and apprentices to join our rapidly expanding global firm. Whatever your role at Kennedys, you'll be involved in exciting and stimulating work, where your input will make a difference.

Our culture and values form a big part of who we are and we take them seriously. We make a difference by being approachable, straightforward, supportive and distinctive. Our values are at the core of who we are and what make us a great firm to work with and for.

The Firm recognises the value of investing in our people's development and believes our culture and values contribute to the quality of our work and of our client relationships. With a culture of on-the-job and experiential learning, peer to peer learning, mentoring, resources and tools that enable you to drive your career, we can support your development in your current and future roles. A variety of other opportunities are available including secondments to clients and our global offices.

We strive to celebrate diversity, empower our people and ensure everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. We've created a culture based on client service, professional excellence, hard work and trust, where diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is a key priority. We recognise that many of our people want to work for an employer that is aligned to their values, which is why we are building an inclusive culture, decarbonising our operations and supporting our people to thrive at work. Our people are the key to driving this change and helping us to make a difference to our clients, our people and the communities in which we live and work.

Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. We expect all employees to be aware of and comply with all relevant policies and procedures within their jurisdiction, including those relating to Information Security, Data Protection and Quality Management, refer any breach promptly to Risk & Compliance and to complete all mandatory training when requested.