DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Summer Intern (Non-law) 2026 [Allowance: $11,500 per month]

Entry Requirements :
Applicants should –
(1) be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region;
(2) be full-time Year 2 or above students of undergraduate or post-graduate programmes in post-secondary institutions;
(3) have attained ‘Level 3’ or above in English Language and Chinese Language(Note) in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent;
(4) be proficient in using MS Office application; and
(5) be fluent in both Cantonese and English.
Note: For appointment purpose, ‘Grade C’ in English Language (Syllabus B) and Chinese Language in the HKCEE before 2007 is accepted administratively as comparable to ‘Level 3’ in English Language and Chinese Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth.

Job Description:
Summer interns are mainly deployed to –
(1) assist in file and records management including old files disposal and preparation of electronic records;
(2) assist in general office administration, organization of staff activities and other related matters;
(3) conduct research work;
(4) assist in event coordination work and logistics support / arrangements; and
(5) assist in the compilation and publication of legislation.

Place of Work: Offices of the Department of Justice. Actual workplace will be subject to the arrangement of the offices/divisions to which the interns are to be deployed.

Employment Period: June to August 2026 (one to three months)

How to Apply:
(a) Hong Kong students studying in local post-secondary institutions should apply through the Student Affairs Offices/Career Centres of their respective institutions. They are advised to note the deadlines set by the respective institutions.
(b) Students studying in non-local post-secondary institutions should download application forms on the website of the Department of Justice (http://www.doj.gov.hk). Completed application form with copies of certificates of (i) Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or equivalent; (ii) academic transcripts of current study and (iii) a letter issued by his/her respective institution confirming the applicant’s current status as a student should be submitted to the following email address by 6 February 2026. Please state “Application for Summer Intern (Non-law)” on the email subject.

E-mail Address: training@doj.gov.hk

Enquiries Telephone Number: (852) 3703 6538

Application Deadline: 6 February 2026. All students studying in local post-secondary institutions should observe the deadline set by the Student Affairs Offices/Career Centres of their respective institutions for application. They are advised to note the deadlines set by the respective institutions.

Interview: Not required. Those who have not received a reply from the Department of Justice by 3 July 2026 may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.

General Note: As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the Government is committed to eliminating discrimination in employment. The vacancy advertised is open to all applicants meeting the basic entry requirement irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race.

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