S&C is committed to helping you develop into the best possible lawyer. We will provide you with an unparalleled foundation for your career. At S&C, you will be encouraged to acquire leadership skills more quickly than you would at other law firms. You will have decision-making authority and client responsibilities as early as practicable. We believe that hands-on experience is the best training.
After you arrive, you will take part in an induction program introducing you to the way we work in Hong Kong. You will learn about our information technology, library and research tools, legal assistants and other office resources. You will also attend our week-long orientation program in New York, learning more about the Firm and getting to know your colleagues in the S&C network.
Throughout your training contract, you will attend regular formal group training sessions on the key building blocks of commercial legal practice. These will include a training program designed specifically for trainees and presented by our partners and associates. These sessions may also be led by external speakers and training providers. In addition, all of our other in-house training sessions will be open to our trainees. Some of these sessions involve video conferencing among offices, helping you to get a feel for the international issues relevant to our practice.