Vacation Scheme | Careers | Wong & Partners

Wong & Partners invites Malaysian law students who are interested qualifying and practising in Malaysia, to apply for our Vacation Scheme.

Pre-requisites

We are looking for Malaysian candidates that fulfil the following:

undergraduates who are in the penultimate or final year of their law degree; or
undergraduates who are in their second year, or third year if they are completing a four or five-year degree; or
exemptions are given to 1st-year students who have completed their first-year exams with outstanding results in both academic and extracurricular activities.

Our application process

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

	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.

	Stage 3 - Virtual Interview with a Senior Associate Once you have passed the video interview, you will be invited to attend a virtual call with one of our Senior Associates. This 30 minutes session will revolve around getting to know you and there will be some technical assessment involved. You will have the opportunity the opportunity to network and ask questions at the end of the session.

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

Abigail Lee

"Connecting with professionals across the firm was a truly enriching experience.

Although it took some time to adjust initially, the supportive and welcoming environment made the transition smooth.

The thoughtful conversations and encouragement I received throughout my time here made a lasting impact."

Commonly Asked Questions

When is our intake?

Our intakes are all year round. We encourage you to submit your applications at least 3 months before your preferred intake period.

How many students are accepted per intake?

The number of students we take varies but generally we have more students in July & August. You are encouraged to submit your application as early as possible, due to the limited positions available.

What to expect?

The four (4) week Vacation Scheme programme begins with a one-day induction, where we briefly introduce our firm and our Firm and our business to you. After induction, you will start your rotation and each rotation lasts for one (1) week under each of the four (4) main practice groups of the firm. During your rotation, you will work with our lawyers and assist with actual legal work, such as legal research, drafting and preparing documentation and bundles. You may also have the opportunity to attend court hearings, and participate in conference calls, and other adhoc tasks. Occasionally, you may also attend in-house and external trainings and seminars.

As part of our 'Young Talent Committee' initiative that ensures the welfare of our students is looked after, we will have associates from each Practice Group to play a buddy role while you are attached to their PG. You will meet your buddy on your first day of internship.

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

Will I receive an allowance for my internship?

Yes, a fixed allowance is given upon completion of your internship with us.