Our Work Culture

Ho Chong Yong is a friendly, warm and dynamic law firm, committed to meeting our client’s needs. We pride ourselves on the teamwork amongst our lawyers and we believe that our pleasant and supportive working environment enables our lawyers to offer the best services to our clients.

We place importance on developing our lawyers’ talent and expertise in their area(s) of interest and invest heavily in the latest technological aids and IT infrastructural resources, to enable the firm to deliver on its mission of service with effectiveness and efficiency. We possess the latest in online legal research facilities (Lexis Nexis) which complements our traditional library, one of the most comprehensive in the country.

However, work in Ho Chong Yong is also balanced with regular social events conducted in a relaxed environment to foster camaraderie amongst the partners, lawyers and pupils.

A Legal Career With Us

Ho Chong Yong sets high entry standards. We are searching for bright, dynamic, motivated individuals with impeccable academic credentials, excellent inter-personal skills and good work ethics to join our team. If you are an individual possessing these qualities, we would like to hear from you.

Legal Associates

Your application should include the following:

1. educational background;
2. details of your academic results to date
   (including secondary school, pre-university, university and post-graduate qualifications; please include scholarships, prizes or awards which you have received);
3. copies of your academic certificates;
4. extra-curricular activities (please highlight any positions of responsibility);
5. prior work experience;
6. language proficiencies; and
7. a recent passport-sized photograph

Candidates who meet our expectations can expect a rewarding career with us. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

Internships

We welcome applications for internships at our firm from law students and individuals contemplating a legal career. The successful candidates would be attached to our firm for two weeks and would be assigned under a Partner, whose task would be to expose the intern to the areas of law preferred by the intern.

Your application together with curriculum vitae and copies of the supporting documents (certificates, transcripts, etc.) should include the following details:

• educational background;
• academic results to date (including secondary school, pre-university, university and post-graduate qualifications);
• scholarships, prizes or awards which you have received;
• results received in LLB examinations taken so far (including subjects taken and grades achieved);
• professional qualifications (Bar, CLP or the equivalent, if any);
• extra-curricular activities (please highlight any position of responsibility);
• work experience (please include any vacation attachments);
• language proficiencies; and
• a recent passport-sized photograph.

Pupillage

At Ho Chong Yong, we are committed to train talents who believe in integrity and excellence, with the drive, confidence and ability to realise these values.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What benefits do Ho Chong Yong offer?

We offer our pupils great career opportunities and exposure to a wide range of practice areas to enable talents to flourish to their full potential. Our pupils are mentored by pupil masters who are Partners of the Firm. We provide professional development courses in addition to practical classes conducted internally.

2. What are the facilities available?

We offer excellent online research facilities complementing one of the most comprehensive traditional library facilities in the country.

3. What to expect from our pupillage experience?

Our pupils are not bound by a fixed rotation system, as we believe in providing learning flexibility and wide exposure. Pupils will have hands-on experience and interaction with clients and counterparties, guided by experienced Partners and Associates who excel in their chosen fields.

4. What is the remuneration package for pupils?

Our pupils receive a competitive monthly allowance with all incidental expenses to be admitted and enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court in Sabah and Sarawak in the state of Sabah which borne by the Firm.

5. Who are we looking for?

Candidates with:

• Excellent academic results and research skills.
• Excellent command of English and Bahasa Malaysia. Proficiency in other languages will be an advantage.
• Ability to analyse, comprehend, communicate and resolve issues.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Pupils who have met our standards would have good prospects of being retained upon their admission to the Malaysian Bar.

6. When should I apply for pupillage?

You should apply when you have obtained the relevant professional qualification. Law students are also encouraged to apply for pupillage during their final year of their degree as conditional offers would be given to the successful candidates.

7. Where to submit your application?

Your application together with curriculum vitae and copies of the supporting documents (certificates, transcripts, etc.) should include the following details:

• educational background;
• academic results to date (including secondary school, pre-university, university and post-graduate qualifications);
• scholarships, prizes or awards which you have received;
• results received in LLB examinations taken so far (including subjects taken and grades achieved);
• professional qualifications (Bar, CLP or the equivalent);
• extra-curricular activities (please highlight any position of responsibility);
• work experience (please include any vacation attachments);
• language proficiencies; and
• a recent passport-sized photograph.