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OLDHAM, LI & NIE SOLICITORSGraduate Recruitment1
Content2About OLN 3Who Should Apply 3How and When to Apply 4Interview Process 4Training Calendar 5Extra-curricular Activities 6Meet the Team www.oln-law.com2
About OLNOldham, Li & Nie (OLN) is a highly regarded business-centric service law firm, whosecommitment to professional excellence has been the cornerstone of the firm since itscreation in 1987. With many years of experience practising in Hong Kong, our diverseglobal employees, who embody the firm’s East-West culture, are adept at delivering anintegrated suite of legal and business solutions.Currently, OLN has over 45 lawyers, admitted to one or more jurisdictions, includingHong Kong, France, the United Kingdom (England and Wales), several US states,Australia, Canada, and Japan. We also have a thriving China practice, carried on fromour Hong Kong and Shanghai offices and when necessary with our associate legalnetwork in Mainland China.www.oln-law.com3
Who Should ApplyHow and When to Apply• Law graduates who have recently completed their PCLL course, or expect to do soin the near future.• Upper second class law degree (2:1 or equivalent).• Excellent English language is a must; written and spoken Chinese is a distinctadvantage.• OLN welcomes both local and overseas applicants.We want trainees who are commercially minded, confident and keen to take onresponsibility. It’s a given that you will have excellent academics, but we also wantpeople with great inter personal skills and a hands on, “can do” approach.We are actively looking for trainee solicitors to join OLN in 2024. We have no fixeddeadline for applications so we can be flexible as to when you start your trainingcontract. Please send your CV, covering letter and any supporting documents tohr@oln-law.com.www.oln-law.com4
Interview ProcessTraining CalendarFirst Interview• Conducted by a member of the Senior Management.• This interview will include a written assessment to test your legal and languageskills.Second Interview• Conducted by a Partner of the firm.Upon commencement of your 2 year training contract, you will meet your TrainingPrincipal and receive a thorough induction covering the working practices at OLN. Youwill also be introduced to our Trainee Mentor who is available throughout your trainingcontract to provide advice and guidance.At the end of your 3-month’s probation period you will have a formal review with yourTraining Principal and the Graduate Recruitment Partner.Throughout your training contract you will have quarterly reviews with your TrainingPrincipal. These should be used as an opportunity for open and honest feedback to begiven by both sides.www.oln-law.com5
Extra-curricular ActivityAt OLN we will not only give you the opportunity to develop and enhance your abilitiesas a young lawyer but we will also give you opportunities to develop your interpersonalskills, communication, commercial awareness, business development and marketingskills as well. These skills are all critical to understanding the requirements of a businessand 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 permonth. This is a great way for you to learn to network and meet people in industriesyou may be unfamiliar with.We have monthly staff socials and various ad hoc staff events throughout the yearwhich ensures that our people can develop and build relationships with colleaguesacross the firm. We also hold regular CPD and training events which we require all ofour 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 ofOperations at 2868 0696.www.oln-law.com6
Meet the TeamWe work as a team.www.oln-law.com7
www.oln-law.comOldham, Li & Nie SolicitorsSuite 503, 5/FSt. George’s Building2 Ice House StreetCentral, Hong KongTel: (852) 2868 0696 Fax: (852) 2810 6796www.oln-law.cominfo@oln-law.comFollow us on:@OldhamLiNieOldham, Li & Nieolnsolicitors