| Post-Secondary Student Summer Internship Programme
Department of Justice
The Programme :
The Post-Secondary Student Summer Internship Programme is a civil service-wide programme arranged by the Civil Service Bureau. The Department of Justice is one of the participating departments.
Eligibility :
Students meeting the following requirements may apply for the internship –
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are permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; |
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are full-time students of second year or above in post-secondary institutions with academic background in law, or full-time students of post-graduate law degree programmes; |
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have basic knowledge in computer applications and research skills on the Internet; and |
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are fluent in both Cantonese and English. |
Duties :
Summer interns would be required to perform the following duties, depending on the Division where he/she is attached to –
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to conduct general legal and law-related research and compile research materials; |
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to assist in drafting and vetting of documents; |
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to assist Counsel in preparation of cases and to assist Counsel in court; and |
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to assist in updating legal database and reference. |
Employment Period :
June to August each year (one to two months)
Allowance :
A monthly allowance would be offered to summer interns. In 2009, the monthly allowance was $5,600.
Recruitment :
Recruitment notice would be posted on the department’s website at http://www.doj.gov.hk and the website of the Civil Service Bureau at http://www.csb.gov.hk in around April/May each year.
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Students studying in local post-secondary institutions should approach the Student Affairs Offices/Career Centres of their respective institutions for application. |
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For overseas students who meet the entry requirements listed above, they should download application forms on the website of the Department of Justice (http://www.doj.gov.hk). Completed application form with copies of certificates and academic transcripts should be posted to the Department of Justice via their respective institutions. |
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