Pupillage Programme | Careers

Wong & Partners invites law graduates interested to qualify and practice in Malaysia to apply for our Pupillage Programme.

Pre-requisites

We are looking for candidates that fulfil all the following:

is a Malaysian citizen with a valid Malaysian identity card (IC);

have completed or is about to complete at least one of the following:

the Malaysian Public University Law Degree recognized by the Legal Profession Qualifying Board; or
the Bar Course (BVS, BTC, BPC, etc); or
the Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP).

have achieved a minimum 2:1 (Upper Second-Class Honours) or equivalent in your degree.

Our application process

	Stage 1 - Submit an application online through our website Our online application form will ask for information such as your personal details, education background and preferred practice area. Please be prepared to upload a copy of your latest curriculum vitae, cover letter, passport-sized photo and complete academic transcripts from your secondary education & above.

	Stage 2 - Complete a video Interview Should your application meet our criteria, you will be invited to complete a simple video interview via an online link. There will be a few questions raised and you will need to record a video of yourself answering these questions via the link provided. These questions generally revolve around your background, personal attributes and interests. If you’re shortlisted, you will be on track to the final stage of application.

	Stage 3 - Complete the written assessments and attend an interview with the partners Upon completion of the video interview, successful candidates will be invited for the final round of assessment. The final stage consists of two (2) written assessments, and one (1) interview with a panel of our Partners.

	Outcome If you are successful, our Graduate Recruitment team will reach out to you with an offer to join us at our next available intake.

Derric Toh

"The people here are great and you are given the chance to work with leading lawyers in the industry.

They will push, question, and challenge you. However, they will also guide, support, and value your opinion.

Even as a pupil, I felt welcomed and treated like a valued member of the team."

Commonly Asked Questions

What are our intake dates?

Typically, we have a few intake dates a year to accommodate the release of academic results by various universities and institutions. Our next intake dates for 2024/2025 are:

1 July 2024
7 October 2024
6 January 2025

You are encouraged to submit your application at least two (2) months before your preferred intake.

How many pupils are accepted per intake?

The number of pupillage positions available varies from year to year. You are encouraged to submit your application as early as possible, due to the limited positions available.

What type of written assessments will be given during Stage 3?

There will be one (1) case study provided, which is designed to assess your legal concepts and commercial awareness. There will also be one (1) document exercise provided, which is intended to gauge your softer skills such as attention to detail, creative and logical thinking.

What can I expect at the Partners' interview during Stage 3?

The interview is intended for the Partners to get to you know as an individual - your personal background, experience, personality and motivations. You may also be invited to discuss any specific areas of law or developments that interest you. Additionally, you may also discuss your answers to the written assessments with the Partners.

How does our Pupillage Programme work?

The programme begins with a three-day induction where you will learn about our Firm and our business, our systems and our culture. After induction, you will start your rotation and each rotation lasts for six (6) or eight (8) weeks under each of the four (4) main practice groups of the firm.

During your rotation, you will be developing and honing your legal skills and will have the opportunity to assist with drafting, legal research, preparing documentation and bundles. You will also have the opportunity to attend case managements and trials, and participate in client meetings and calls, and other adhoc tasks. Occasionally, you may also attend in-house and external trainings and seminars.

After each rotation, feedback will be shared with you, to promote your personal and professional growth. Upon completion of all four (4) rotations, you may focus more on your preferred practice area until your pupillage ends, and will also have a discussion on your retention after pupillage.

You will have a Pupil Master who will be your sounding board, to help and guide you along your pupillage journey. Furthermore, as part of our 'Young Talent Committee' initiative to ensure the welfare of our pupils is looked after, we will have associates from each Practice Group who will play a buddy role while you are attached to their PG.

Finally, you are welcome to join in on all our social, community outreach and wellness events, which we host from time to time.