Internship – What it entails:

• Real Work Experience – Task assignments that include context, guidance on approach, and mentorship from our team.
• Structured Feedback – Interns receive feedback aimed at developing analytical thinking, drafting precision and professional judgment in a practical context.
• Professional Development – Exposure to the firm’s working culture, team-oriented practices, and the professional standards expected in a legal environment.

While these core elements apply across the firm, interns’ experience may vary depending on their department placement:

Litigation Intern

• Court Exposure – Visits to observe proceedings at the High Court and Appellate Courts.
• Research Development – Structured guidance on legal research methods and navigating key legal resources, with an emphasis on producing practical and litigation-ready research.
• Drafting Skills – Opportunities to assist in drafting cause papers and correspondence, with constructive, tailored feedback to refine clarity, structure and legal reasoning.

Corporate M&A Intern

• Transactional Exposure – Exposure to corporate M&A transactions, with guidance on deal structures, transaction flow, and documentation.
• Due Diligence & Review – Hands-on experience in reviewing corporate documents, identifying legal issues and understanding how findings are addressed.
• Drafting Skills – Opportunities to assist in drafting and reviewing agreements and transaction documents.

How to Apply:

We welcome applications from motivated law students or graduates who demonstrate:

• A strong interest in civil litigation and corporate (particularly M&A) matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professionalism, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.

Applicants should submit their CV, academic transcript, availability, and a short cover letter to general@danielwong.com.my.

While the Core Pupilage Experience applies across the firm, pupils’ experience may vary depending on their department placement:

Litigation Pupil 

• Court & Advocacy Exposure – Regular exposure to court proceedings at the Subordinate Courts, High Courts and Appellate Courts, including but not limited to assisting in interlocutory applications, trials and appeals, as well as observing advocacy and case management in complex disputes.
• Research & Drafting – Active involvement in legal research and drafting of pleadings, affidavits, written submissions and related court documents, with structured guidance and feedback to develop persuasive legal writing and procedural accuracy.
• Strategy & Case Management – Hands-on participation in the management of contentious matters, including but not limited to issue analysis, chronology preparation, and strategy discussions. This provides insight into how disputes are run from commencement to resolution.

Corporate M&A Pupil 

• Active Transactional Involvement – Involvement in active corporate M&A transactions, with exposure to transaction timelines, deal structuring and execution.
• Due Diligence & Review – Responsibility for conducting and coordinating legal due diligence exercises and document review, with an emphasis on understanding legal risks, materiality and commercial impact.
• Drafting & Transaction Support – Hands-on experience in drafting and reviewing transaction documents and supporting transaction completion, with guidance on accuracy and commercial clarity.

Remuneration & Benefits

Pupillage allowance: RM 4,000.00/month

Additional Benefits:-

• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) support
• Parking allowance
• Reimbursement for work-related travelling expenses
• Coverage of fees associated with the filing of the Pupil’s call papers

How to Apply:

We invite applications from graduates who demonstrate:

• Strong academic performance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly
• Sound legal research, analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Highly motivated and a strong willingness to learn
• Proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia
• Strong organisational habits and the ability to manage multiple tasks under time pressure

Applicants should submit their CV, academic transcript, availability, and a short cover letter to general@danielwong.com.my.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.