LLB Student
Peking University
Five-year integrated law. Interned with a sessions court judge in year three and at a corporate firm in year four. The two experiences planted a seed I would harvest later.
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From LLB Student to Senior Associate (Public Interest)
Last updated: Mar 14, 2025
Lawyer in Law & Public Interest · Hong Kong
Five-year LLB to corporate associate to public interest lawyer. My career path is for anyone considering law without legacy — the billable hours, the pivot, and what professional milestones look like when you choose mission over money.
Peking University
Five-year integrated law. Interned with a sessions court judge in year three and at a corporate firm in year four. The two experiences planted a seed I would harvest later.
Top-tier law firm
First three years at a top-tier firm. M&A, capital markets, the late-night call from a partner who needed pages by 6am.
Public interest law firm
Took a 60% salary cut to join a small public interest firm focused on environmental and labour cases.
Public interest law firm
Now leading a small team on PIL cases. Travel, court days, late nights at the photocopier — different from big-law in style, identical in stakes.
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