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2021 OLN Graduate Recruitment Booklet

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OLDHAM LI NIE Graduate Recruitment

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Content 2 About OLN 3 Who Should Apply 3 How and When to Apply 4 Interview Process 4 Training Calendar 5 Extra curricular Activities 6 Meet the Team www oln law com

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About OLN Life doesn t have to be complicated We provide an individual perspective to ensure the most efficient and customised solutions for you those close to you and your business We pride ourselves on having a practical approach as well as an innovative and commercially minded outlook stemming from our 34 years of experience in the private client and commercial corporate fields and our expertise in dispute resolution and the business world OLN is a highly regarded Hong Kong based law firm whose commitment to professional excellence has been the cornerstone of the firm once its creation in 1987 We possess many years of experience practising in Hong Kong and have a diverse set of global employees embodying the firm s East West culture We currently have some 40 lawyers admitted to one or more jurisdictions including Hong Kong France the United Kingdom the United States Australia and Canada We also have a thriving China practice carried on from our Hong Kong and Shanghai offices and when necessary with our associate legal network in Mainland China www oln law com 2

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Who Should Apply Law graduates who have recently completed their PCLL course or expect to do so in the near future Upper second class law degree 2 1 or equivalent Excellent English language is a must written and spoken Chinese is a distinct advantage OLN welcomes both local and overseas applicants We want trainees who are commercially minded confident and keen to take on responsibility It s a given that you will have excellent academics but we also want people with great inter personal skills and a hands on can do approach How and When to Apply We are actively looking for trainee solicitors to join OLN in 2022 We have no fixed deadline for applications so we can be flexible as to when you start your training contract Please send your CV covering letter and any supporting documents to hr oln law com All applications will be acknowledged within 4 weeks www oln law com 3

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Interview Process First Interview Conducted by a member of the Senior Management This interview will include a written assessment to test your legal and language skills Second Interview Conducted by a Partner of the firm Training Calendar Upon commencement of your 2 year training contract you will meet your Training Principal and receive a thorough induction covering the working practices at OLN You will also be introduced to our Trainee Mentor who is available throughout your training contract to provide advice and guidance At the end of your 3 month probation period you will have a formal review with your Training Principal and the Graduate Recruitment Partner Throughout your training contract you will have quarterly reviews with your Training Principal These should be used as an opportunity for open and honest feedback to be given by both sides www oln law com 4

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Extra curricular Activity At OLN we will not only give you the opportunity to develop and enhance your abilities as a young lawyer but we will also give you opportunities to develop your interpersonal skills communication commercial awareness business development and marketing skills as well These skills are all critical to understanding the requirements of a business and are necessary for lawyer at OLN to have so that you can fully appreciate our clients needs We encourage all members of staff to attend at least one external networking event per month This is a great way for you to learn to network and meet people in industries you may be unfamiliar with We have monthly staff socials and various ad hoc staff events throughout the year which ensures that our people can develop and build relationships with colleagues across the firm We also hold regular CPD and training events which we require all of our trainees to attend Sounds good The next step is for you to send your CV and covering letter to hr oln law com If you have any questions relating to recruitment please contact our Director of Operations at 2868 0696 www oln law com 5

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Meet the Team We work as a team www oln law com 6

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Oldham Li Nie Follow us on Suite 503 St George s Building Oldham Li Nie 2 Ice House Street Central Hong Kong olnsolicitors Tel 852 2868 0696 Fax 852 2810 6796 OldhamLiNie www oln law com info oln law com OldhamLiNie www oln law com