Very nice partners and staff. Practical problem solving skills and legal knowledge assessed. Although I failed in the end, the firm still left me very good impression. Would highly recommend to fellow law undergraduates in Hong Kong if you would like to have a broader practice area.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Practical Problem Solving Questions. Could not reveal them here.
1st round interview: 1 partner and asking personal background and CV question
Written test in 40 minutes: one legal advice; one chinese translation; and one english translation
Mandanrin test: 5 minutes - random question.
2nd Interview: 2 partnes and will ask for your answer in your written test
I applied through other source. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Haldanes Solicitors & Notaries (Central)
Interview
Written Test - two translations, one case study, one short drafting
Mandarin Oral Test
First Interview - interview with recruitment partner, typical CV questions
Second Interview - interview with recruitment partner and another partner, more chill, just to get to know you a bit more
No technical questions
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Question 1
What is a quality that you have that helps you stand out from other candidates?
I applied through university. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Haldanes Solicitors & Notaries (Hong Kong) in May 2025
Interview
There are 2 rounds interview. The first round will consists of two parts: (1) a Mandarin test by an Associate solicitor and (2) a few words conversation with the Recruiting Partner.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe in Mandarin one of the below legal concepts: (1) advantage of taking arbitration, (2) grounds of criminal mitigation and (3) validity of prenuptial agreements
