We offer two outstanding training programs in our Hong Kong and Beijing offices that provide an all-encompassing experience of work and life at one of the world’s top-rated firms in Asia.
Davis Polk has one of the largest local presences in China of any U.S. firm, and our sophisticated and fully integrated U.S., Hong Kong and English law platform makes our China practice one of the best among international firms. Our training programs all offer the opportunity to do real work in close collaboration with our lawyers. We deliver training tailored to your needs, with a variety of challenging assignments and mentoring to provide ongoing career advice.
Learn more about our programs:
Asia Summer Associate Program
This program is a perfect introduction to Davis Polk for U.S. law students who are interested in long-term careers in Hong Kong or Beijing. It is offered to rising 2L students who are fluent in written and spoken Mandarin and who are interested in joining our Hong Kong or Beijing office immediately following graduation.
What to expect
As a summer associate, you’ll work closely with our lawyers on corporate, dispute resolution and/or regulatory matters that involve complex legal issues and well-known companies and financial institutions across Asia. Each summer associate is matched with both a partner mentor and an associate liaison who will introduce you to the firm and provide ongoing professional guidance. A range of cultural and social events will introduce you to Hong Kong and Beijing and give you the chance to better know your Davis Polk colleagues.
Asia summer associates are paid an annualized salary of $225,000, prorated for the number of weeks worked. Summer associates can work in either Hong Kong or Beijing or split their summer between the two offices.
How to apply
We are now accepting applications for summer 2025. Please email your resume, transcript and cover letter to recruitCN@davispolk.com.
Beijing Internship Program
Our Beijing office offers a three-month internship in the summer or winter for students in their penultimate year of a law degree from recognized universities. The internship offers a perfect introduction to a career in law and to Davis Polk. We recruit PRC legal consultants from participants in our Beijing Internship Program.
What to expect
As an intern, you’ll support our team of U.S. and Hong Kong qualified lawyers on a wide range of challenging corporate and dispute resolution matters. You will be fully integrated and receive the same level of responsibility as a first- or second-year PRC legal consultant. You will attend training programs, draft documents, participate in conference calls, go to client meetings, travel on client business and conduct meaningful research.
How to apply
Applications are considered on a rolling basis. To apply, please email a cover letter addressed to the Legal Recruiting Manager that includes the reasons for your application, along with transcripts, CV in both English and Chinese to hr.beijing@davispolk.com.