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Law Trainee Programme 2027 at Pinsent Masons, Beijing and Shanghai

Pinsent Masons

Two-year trainee programme in the firm's mainland China offices for law graduates; applications open 1 November 2026. Candidates need strong English and Chinese.

Posted 30 Oct 2026.

Always confirm the deadline and eligibility on the official page before applying.

Eligibility

Law degree (LLB or postgraduate, 2:1 achieved or predicted), fluent English and Chinese, full right to work in Mainland China (no visa sponsorship).

How to apply

  1. Read the eligibility rules on the official page: nationality, degree level, subject, age, minimum CGPA and any test scores (IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, GAT or HAT).
  2. Make a document checklist early: transcripts, degree, passport or CNIC, test results, a statement of purpose and usually two or three recommendation letters.
  3. Ask your referees at least three weeks before the deadline, and send them your CV and a short note on what to mention.
  4. Write the statement of purpose for this scholarship: your goal, why this programme, and what you will do afterwards.
  5. Submit through the official portal only. Scholarships never require you to pay an agent to “guarantee” selection.

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