ALTAS Engages with Law Students at “Legal Career Insight: Thriving as a Corporate Lawyer” Seminar

On the morning of November 12, the School of Law at Hoa Sen University hosted the seminar “Legal Career Insight: Thriving as a Corporate Lawyer” with the participation of more than 100 students from various universities in Ho Chi Minh City. Representing ALTAS, Mr. Luong Van Chuong – Lawyer Partner, joined the event as a guest speaker, sharing valuable practical insights into corporate legal practice.

A dynamic knowledge-sharing platform with leading legal experts

The event welcomed:

• Dr. Tu Minh Thien, Vice President of Hoa Sen University

• Dr. Nguyen Hoai Nam, Dean of the School of Law

• Faculty members and students

• Guest speakers:

  • Lawyer–Journalist Tran Van Duan, Deputy Head of Dak Nong Bar Association

  • Lawyer Luong Van Chuong, Partner of ALTAS Law Firm

  • Lawyer Tran Quy An, M&A and investment specialist at Baker & McKenzie

In his keynote speech, Dr. Tu Minh Thien emphasized the increasing demand for corporate lawyers in Vietnam’s international integration context, and expressed hope that the seminar would provide students with real-world perspectives on the profession.

Lawyer Luong Van Chuong: “A corporate lawyer must understand how a business truly operates”

During his sharing session, Mr. Chuong provided real case experiences in:

• Foreign investment consulting

• Cross-border legal advisory

• M&A transactions

He highlighted three essential competencies for students pursuing the corporate lawyer career path:

1️⃣ Strong legal knowledge in corporate and investment law
2️⃣ Communication, negotiation, and foreign language proficiency
3️⃣ Professional attitude and proactive mindset

“A good legal advisor doesn’t just cite the law—they must analyze business impact and align with the client’s commercial goals,” he noted.

He encouraged students to seek internships early to gain practical exposure beyond textbooks.

Engaging Q&A: Gen Z shaping their legal career direction

Students raised practical concerns regarding:

• Working pressure in international legal environments

• Required skills for the M&A field

• Whether AI could replace lawyers

Mr. Chuong and the speakers provided comprehensive responses, motivating students to strengthen legal foundations, maintain ethical standards, and pursue the profession with passion.

ALTAS – Supporting future generations of corporate lawyers

The School of Law expressed sincere appreciation to the speakers, including ALTAS representative – Lawyer Luong Van Chuong. His contributions were highly valued for offering students actionable career guidance.

ALTAS is proud to accompany the future legal workforce and remains committed to connecting academic foundations with real legal practice, helping young lawyers thrive in global business environments.