Yijia Chen

Experience

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  德恒律师事务所

  Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

  Summer Internship
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  Plowman Chambers

  Dec 2022 - Jan 2023

  Mini pupilage

  Shadowing Mr. Marco Li. Attended court hearings and conducted research on cases of rioting charges, the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, technology crime offences, etc.

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  Advocacy and Mooting Society, Faculty of Law, The University of Hong Kong

  Feb 2023 - Mar 2023

  The Joint University Mooting Competition 2023
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  Des Voeux Chambers

  Jun 2023 - Jun 2023

  Mini Pupil

  - Shadowed Mr. Zixin Jiang- Draft skeleton arguments for an application for summary judgment in a contract law case regarding repayment of the loan- Research on multiple issues in contract law- Draft outline for a closing submission in reply in a tort law case- Attend hearings in the High Court- Proofread a witness's statement

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  复旦大学

  Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

  3rd Mainland, HK and Macao Universities Moot Court Invitational Competition

  - Conduct legal research on the PRC contract law, PRC Intellectual Property Law, procedures of arbitration in PRC, etc.- Draft skeleton argument for the Respondents

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  Hui Ye Law

  Jul 2023 - Aug 2023

  Summer Intern

  - Review terms sheets on the acquisition of a PRC company by a foreign company- Review contracts for the rental of offices under the PRC law - Conduct legal research on foreign investment, debenture and Anti-monopoly Law in the PRC context- Draft newsletters and weekly updates on newly enacted legislation and regulations

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  St Catherine's College, University of Oxford

  Oct 2023 - Jun 2024

  Visiting Student
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  LT Lawyers

  Dec 2023 - Dec 2023

  Winter Intern

  - Reviewed an affidavit for an application for enforcement of an Mainland judgment and drafted the relevant statement of account.- Drafted a legal memorandum discussing the potential tortious and contractual liabilities related to suspected scams associated with the Capital Investment Entrant Scheme.- Drafted a legal memorandum concerning the creation of joint and several liability.- Drafted telephone notes.

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  Hong Kong Journal of Legal Studies

  Jan 2024 - now

  Associate Editor
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  Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

  Jun 2024 - Jul 2024

  Vacation Scheme Student

  Training contract offered.- Reviewed the Offering Circular for the issuance of Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs) by a semiconductor company;- Compiled detailed supporting notes and request lists;- Prepared Form M501 for a new listing application on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX);- Conducted research on topics including perfection of share pledges, material non-public information disclosure requirements, and the American Club Hong Kong.

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  Reed Smith LLP

  Jul 2024 - Jul 2024

  Vacation Scheme Student

  Training contract offered.Sit in a litigation team- Drafted a list of documents to be requested for inspection pursuant to Order 24 rule 10;- Trail preparation: transcribed and translated evidential documents under a Court order;- Conducted a research on the interpretation of a termination clause.

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  Des Voeux Chambers

  Aug 2024 - Aug 2024

  Mini pupil

  Shadowed Mr. Christopher Chain, SC and Ms. Euchine Ng. - Drafted skeleton submissions for the respondent opposing the application for leave to appeal to the CFA in a case concerning the interpretation of a land agreement.- Draft a skeleton submission for the defendant opposing the application for a summary judgment in a case concerning an oral termination of a trust arrangement. - Drafted an advice on a potential stamp duty appeal regarding the chargeability of a lump sum payment made before the lease was created.- Conducted legal research on enforcement of a PRC judgment, including registration and time limits under the Mainland Judgments (Reciprocal Enforcement) Ordinance (Cap.597), and limitations on common law proceedings under the Limitation Ordinance (Cap.347). - Attended a hearing at the Court of Appeal for an appeal against a summary judgment in a contract law dispute involving a break-up fee clause. Show less

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  Temple Chambers

  Dec 2024 - Dec 2024

  Mini pupil
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  Rede Chambers

  Jan 2025 - Jan 2025

  Mini pupil

  Shadowed Mr. Alexsander ST Wong and Mr. Adrian TY Wong.