This event will be held in Mandarin Chinese (putonghua).

In the first of a series of seminars about legal careers in Mainland China held by CUHK LAW, two experienced lawyers will discuss how to commence and develop a career in private practice in the Mainland and how to make the most of a CUHK Law degree.

About the Speakers:

Mr. Yulong Lai is a Partner at Shihui Partners specializing in commercial dispute resolution. He is also an arbitrator at the Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration (Jiangmen) and has been recognized as one of the top 30 “Rising Stars” by Legalband and included in the list of “Rising Stars” of China Business Law Journal. Mr. Lai will draw on his diverse experience to discuss recruitment, career starting points, and long-term career development opportunities in Mainland Chinese law firms.

Prof. Siyi Lin was a corporate lawyer for several years, working in Hong Kong and Mainland China offices of two red circle firms after obtaining her LLM and PhD from CUHK LAW. She then rejoined CUHK LAW as an Assistant Professor. Prof. Lin will share her experience as a candidate and a young lawyer with a Hong Kong law degree in Mainland law firms. 

All CUHK LAW students are welcome.  Register here by 20 January 2025 to attend the seminar.