This program offers a unique opportunity for students and young professionals to learn from lawyers who have successfully incorporated public interest law and pro bono into their careers. As part of this program, selected mentees will:
- Be paired with an experienced lawyer based in Hong Kong.
- Gain a broader perspective on your future career and see examples of alternative career opportunities.
- Learn how public interest work can be a real part of your legal practice.
- Learn from leaders in the field, with opportunities for networking with other mentors and mentees.
- Receive guidance from PILnet.
Check out our Guide for Mentees and Mentors for details.
Eligibility Requirements
The program is open to LLB, JD, GDL, GDEHKL, or PCLL students in Hong Kong, and recent graduates who have completed their legal studies or qualified within the past two years.
Mentors are experienced Hong Kong-based lawyers, from a variety of backgrounds, with a demonstrated interest in public interest law and pro bono legal work.
Key Dates
Note that these dates are subject to change. Mentors and mentees will also meet informally throughout the program.
| Application deadline | 14 February 2025, 12pm |
| Interview and selection period | 17 to 26 February 2025 |
| Opening event | 7 March 2025, evening* |
| Mentee-Mentor meetings | At least once a month from March to June 2025 |
| Mid-term check-in with PILnet | Late April to Early May 2025 |
| Sharing session (get-together with mentors and mentees) |
29 April 2025, evening* |
| Closing event | 5 June 2025, evening* |
*To be confirmed. Note that all Program events are expected to be held in-person.
We are grateful to the WYNG Foundation for their support of this program.
