INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Our structured internship program exposes interns to all practice groups in the firm and gives them the opportunity to work closely with partners and associates on active files.

A typical internship with our firm will involve:

 

  • Research on legal issues
  • Attending and observing client meetings and conference calls
  • Legal writing including drafting or assisting with the preparation of legal opinions, correspondence, court papers, written submissions, contracts and others
  • Assisting partners or lawyers with writing articles on legal issues or case updates
  • Assisting with trial preparation
  • Attending court with the firm’s litigation team to observe court proceedings
  • On the job training including file management, client relationship management, ethics and related IT skills
  • Attending the firm’s social events

“This internship pushed my skills in legal research and writing.  This, coupled with the guidance and comprehensive feedback I always received, made for a learning experience that I will always carry with me.  The firm showed me the etiquette and standard one in the profession should conduct themself with, and their appreciation of the law and understanding of their client’s needs is inspiring.”

– C. Tan

“Donovan and Ho has been an amazing platform for me to broaden my horizons and gain a deeper understanding about legal practice. It has taken my prior experience and enhanced it, allowing me to gain greater practical legal knowledge. The key takeaway from Donovan and Ho is their impeccable work ethic and how it has become my personal standard to achieve as I begin my foray into legal practice. “

– D. Choo

“I met lawyers who took the time to go out of their way to share knowledge about the law and insights into the profession. Everything from explaining basic procedures, meeting clients with different needs, and teaching the necessity of making calculated and precise decisions; these things accumulate to support an invaluable experience outside of law school.”

– HY Quek

“My experience with Donovan and Ho has created a foundation for me in my legal career. I have been given the opportunity to work on a wide variety of cases which not many interns would get. This experience has not only enhanced my skills, but also broadened my horizons and forced me out of my comfort zone which is essential for personal and professional growth.”

– N. Sachdev

 

“As my first legal internship experience, Donovan & Ho has been a great platform for me. It has been an excellent and rewarding experience where I have gained a deeper understanding of the workings of a law firm. The beautiful comradeship of the firm and the accommodating nature of everyone here has provided me with an unforgettable experience.”

– K. Balakrishnan

“My internship experience with Donovan & Ho was a great primer for me as a young law graduate. It has piqued my interest in other areas of the law which I never initially thought of exploring. The camaraderie and positive firm culture has defintiely left an everlasting impression on me and I cannot think of a better way and place to enrich myself during this period of time while waiting to be called to the Bar.”

– KS Yeoh

 

Instructions

  • Please email your cover letter, CV and relevant transcripts to interns@dnh.com.my
  • The subject of your e-mail should be “Internship Application – [Your Name]”
  • We receive numerous applications on a daily basis. As such, we regret that applications which do not meet the requirements set out in this page will be rejected automatically.
  • We are unable to entertain general enquiries about whether there is vacancy for a particular position, or whether there will be a vacancy in the future. If you are interested to apply for an internship position, we encourage you to submit a complete application.

CV Requirements

    • Current contact details (mobile phone number and e-mail address)
    • Recent profile photo
    • Education (please attach transcripts)
    • Work experience
    • 2 referees (from supervisors and not peers)

    Personality Test

    Please complete this personality test and include a screenshot of your results. 

    Cover Letter Requirements

    Your cover letter must, at a minimum, include the following information:

    • Why do you want to intern at Donovan & Ho, and what sort of impact do you hope to make here?
    • What steps have you taken to improve yourself over the past year?
    • Do you agree with the results of the personality test? Why?

    Your cover letter should be between 400 to 700 words.