Why White & Case?
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White & Case is looking to recruit ambitious trainees who have a desire to gain hands-on practical experience from day one and a willingness to take charge of their own career. We value globally-minded citizens of the world who are eager to work across borders and cultures, and who are intrigued by solving problems within multiple legal systems. They should have an understanding of international commercial issues and an interest in working on big-ticket, cross-border work. We recruit both law and non-law students and owing to the nature of our work, language skills are of interest. Applicants will be welcomed for their individuality, their ability to contribute to the cutting-edge work we do and the energy with which they approach the job at hand. They should have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a solid 2:1, have a positive and friendly attitude, be enthusiastic and work well in teams.

As a White & Case lawyer, you’ll work on fast-paced cutting-edge cross-border projects from the outset of your career. In London, our key areas of work include: bank finance (including regulatory compliance); financial restructuring and insolvency; capital markets (high yield and securitisation); dispute resolution (including antitrust, commercial litigation, intellectual property, international arbitration, trade, white collar and construction and engineering); energy, infrastructure, project and asset finance (EIPAF); corporate (including M&A, private equity, employment, compensation and benefits, investment funds, real estate and tax).

The training contract consists of four six-month seats, one of which is guaranteed to be spent in one of our overseas offices, including Abu Dhabi, Beijing, Brussels, Dubai, Frankfurt, Geneva, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Moscow, New York, Paris, Prague, Singapore, Stockholm, Tokyo. The remaining three seats can be spent in any one of the Firm’s practice groups in London. Receiving a high level of partner and associate contact from day one, our trainees can be confident that they will receive high-quality, stimulating and rewarding work. Trainees work in small, focused teams, so their colleagues trust them to perform tasks accurately and efficiently. White & Case is a “high-stretch, high-support” workplace that celebrates individual excellence and team success. We actively encourage our trainees to take early responsibility, and there is a strong emphasis on practical training, with plenty of support and feedback. Alongside the training contract, our trainees are encouraged to get involved in all aspects of our globally-renowned pro bono programme, often working directly with clients and even managing small matters. White & Case recruits and develops trainee solicitors with the aim of retaining them on qualification.

The deadline to apply is 15 July 2020.

A vacation scheme provides a great way to experience first-hand what life is like as a White & Case trainee. Playing an active part in the life of the London office you will receive real work from a dedicated supervisor, attend interactive, informative sessions and be given plenty of opportunities to network at social events.

Winter vacation scheme (for finalists and graduates)
Monday 9 December – Friday 20 December 2019 (deadline 6 November 2019)

Spring vacation scheme (for penultimate-year students, finalists and graduates)
Monday 23 March – Friday 3 April 2020 (deadline 15 January 2020)

Summer vacation scheme (for penultimate-year students, finalists and graduates)
Monday 15 June – Friday 26 June 2020 (deadline 15 January 2020)

Virtual work experience

Our virtual work experience programme offers the opportunity to gain first-hand insight into life as a White & Case trainee and experience the realities of cross-border law.

There is no cost for the programme; it is self-paced to fit around your schedule, and no application form or legal knowledge is required. You'll gain insight into the fast-paced cutting-edge projects our lawyers and trainees work on, and gain valuable skills by undertaking true-to-life legal tasks. This experience will be recognised on our application forms and it is a great way to demonstrate your interest in law and White & Case.

Wherever you are based, we want to give everyone the opportunity to get to know us.

If you're globally minded and ambitious, join our virtual program here (link https://www.insidesherpa.com/virtual-internships/prototype/HECBn5zqCvBpAXitG/White-&-Case-UK-Programme?utm_source=social&utm_medium=(organic)&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=).

You can apply to attend one of our London office open days for a useful insight into the Firm and the training we offer. We are holding open days for second-year students, penultimate-year students, finalists and graduates. Please see the dates below.

13 November 2019 (deadline 3 November 2019)

15 November Black Women in Law (deadline 5 November)

11 November Middle Eastern (deadline 1 November)

27 November 2019 (deadline 17 November 2019)

29 November Black Men in Law (deadline 19 November)

As a first-year student, you can apply for one of our two-day insight schemes which will take place from 6-7 May or 13-14 May 2020. Over the course of the two days you will attend presentations, workshops and work-shadow a trainee. The deadline to apply is 31 March 2020.

How to apply & deadlines

Apply online at www.whitecasetrainee.com

First year: £48,000
Second year: £53,000
Post-qualification: £105,000

We will cover your GDL and LPC fees and provide a maintenance grant of £7,500 for the GDL and £10,500 for the LPC.

We offer core benefits (including a pension, private medical insurance and life insurance) and flexible benefits (including cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan and dental insurance).

Core benefits include:

• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Pension
• Income protection
• Annual health assessment
• Wellness spending account up to £500
• Independent financial advice
• Employee assistance programme
• Face-to-face coucesling
• Back-up family care

Flexible benefits include:

• Interest-free loan of up to £4,000
• Private dental insurance
• Private GP
• Critical illness cover
• Personal travel insurance
• Discounted gym membership
• Interest-free season ticket loan for travel
• Cycle to work
• Tax-free charity giving