Looking for cross-border work and guaranteed international secondments? A training contract at the crème de la crème of capital markets is an open-and-shut Case.
White & Case training contract review 2026
The Firm
When you think of a career at a US law firm, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For many, the drama of the hit series Suits (New York, not LA) certainly tops the list, but White & Case offers much more than the glitz of city high rises, and it couldn’t be much further from the chaos of overzealous partners and overworked associates.
“Every single deal I’ve worked on has been international.”
Of course, as a leading firm both on a national and global level, there is a little overlap when it comes to big ticket cross-border work: “We have local counsel all over the world with every deal,” one trainee told us, “every single deal I’ve worked on has been international.” The firm has 44 offices across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Australia, and its strengths are apparent across each of them.
Chambers UK acknowledges the firm in a huge number of practices, including top-tier nods in the likes of both debt and equity capital markets, construction: international arbitration, energy & natural resources, infrastructure, and projects. The firm also gets top honours for its equity capital markets work in Europe over at Chambers Global.
The Seats
Perhaps the most consistent draw to White & Case that we hear of is the firm’s guaranteed international secondment. “I think the opportunity is amazing,” one interviewee said of the stint abroad, “you get to expand your network on a global scale and experience different jurisdictions, so it’s a real draw!”
Insiders cautioned that “they recommend not getting too attached to one place,” but there was room for trainees to indicate why they wanted to do a particular secondment. It is worth noting though that international seats are based more on practice than location.
“…you get to expand your network on a global scale.”
Don’t go packing your bags yet though – trainees need to wait until their fourth seat before jet-setting. The allocation process for the remaining seats consists of ranking each department by preference. Sources told us that most people get one of their top three choices, but “they at least try to place you in your top five and give you the opportunity to see what you potentially have an interest in. At any rate, you won’t get something you absolutely hate.”
All contentious groups, private equity and M&Aalso have their own work allocation manager who meets with trainees every fortnight to assess capacity and allow them to express where their interests lie. Trainees are strongly encouraged to do a contentious seat – “but you can also do a two-week programme to tick that box” – and must do a stint in finance, which can include debt finance, capital markets, and EIPAF, among others.
The first of those seats, debt finance, encompasses borrower and lender side leverage finance, private credit, direct lending, emerging markets – “including financings for Ukraine,” and fund financing. The group works with some big-name banks like Barclays, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, and JP Morgan (to name a few!) and even nation states like Ghana and Zambia. In one recent example, the firm advised the Republic of El Salvador on a debt-for-nature conversion for river conservation.
As a trainee “you’re not sat in any particular team. You might end up in one area if that’s what your supervisor does, but you do get to state your capacity and what type of work you want to take on.” On the daily, the work is “quite process-driven,” including sending out emails and running redlines, but responsibility increases to “more complicated tasks like basket analysis and drafting.” The practice also involves a lot of “cross-pollination” of work, particularly with M&A and capital markets.
Capital markets itself is another opportunity for trainees to complete their finance seat, and it is split into sub-teams like structured finance, debt capital markets, and equity capital markets. Similarly to debt finance, trainees also help with drafting on offers and memorandums.
The energy, infrastructure, project and asset finance group – a.k.a., EIPAF, for the initiated, can also serve as a trainees’ finance seat. “The clients have been out of this world in terms of prestige,” one trainee boasted, “and you get to work on their deals across Japan, South Africa and Germany,” as well as in the UK. In one recent example, the team represented the Macquarie Asset Management-led consortium that acquired 20% of the National Gas business from the National Grid.
Work in the practice can mean long hours, but this can be managed with the help of the work allocation manager. “Most trainees work on the project and asset finance side,” one told us, “but you can be placed in any of the group’s sectors.” Across the team, trainees often help with more administrative tasks, “usually CP management, controlling that checklist, organising signature packs, sending emails and instructions to clients, and following up with lenders,” but there is also the chance to draft documents like formality certificates and conduct research on areas of the energy transition sector.
“…it’s the best way to learn those base skills.”
The work in construction is also managed by an allocation manager, but associates can ask directly if trainees have capacity, so “there’s definitely not a shortage of work for you here.” Again, the team often works with nation states, including advising ministries and state-owned companies of Uzbekistan on the development of a number of power generation and storage projects.
For trainees, “a lot of the work is administrative; reading through documents for associates, but it’s the best way to learn those base skills.” As a result, “there’s a lot of research and business development work.” Because much of the work is contentious “you’re supporting with the drafting of arguments, using research documents to find good ground for those arguments,” and we heard that there is room to get involved in arbitrations as well.
White & Case’s international arbitration practice has quite a hefty reputation, which is probably why trainees described the seat as “the most intense. Just because it’s really high stakes.” The team is “massive, so there’s a range of things you can get involved with,” including both commercial and investor-state arbitrations, but sources made it clear that oil and gas was probably the most significant portion of the practice.
Some of the department’s most landmark cases include representing India in enforcement proceedings brought by Deutsche Telekom related to two arbitration awards for a cancelled satellite deal (very cool!), and being retained by Pakistan in an arbitration arising from a gas supply agreement around the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project.
“There’s a lot of research work for us,” one trainee outlined, “so we’re working with lawyers from different offices like New York and Singapore who will reach out to us for clarity on concepts based in English law.” There’s also plenty of the typical trainee tasks like filing, proofreading, and drafting sections of pleadings and expert reports.
Trainee Life
Just down the road from Bank Station, and nestled in between Threadneedle Street and Old Broad Street, White & Case’s office “is all us – the entire building belongs to White & Case.” Trainees were very complimentary of the firm’s interior (some of which is undergoing refurbishment), which includes a combination of open-plan workspaces and individual offices where trainees sit with their supervisors.
Those we spoke to were quick to highlight the firm’s coffee bar – “with a barista, all complimentary!” – on-site gym, and canteen. A number of newbies told us they “use and abuse the coffee on a daily basis,” and the office’s canteen, which provides “breakfast, lunch and dinner, all free – so you don’t need to go home and worry about cooking!”
The salary of £62k was healthy enough, but combined with the coffee, food, Deliveroo allowance, and wellbeing allowance of £500 “that can go towards things like gym classes, or even getting your hair done,it’s definitely enough for a comfortable lifestyle.”
“…breakfast, lunch, and dinner, all free – so you don’t need to go home and worry about cooking!”
Of course, at a firm of the calibre of White & Case, “you are working more hours, and you can get contacted at random times on a Saturday or when you feel you’ve finished for the day.” One interviewee added: “You do think about the hours when you’re sitting there towards midnight, but in the grand scheme of things you feel well compensated.”
Though it can be practice dependent, the firm policy is that trainees can work from home on Mondays and Fridays, so “there’s not mega pressure to be in the office every day.” That being said, “most of the trainees are in at least four days a week, and at least half of us come in every day,” one explained, “because you pick up on things in the office, so it’s so much easier to understand what’s going on.”
“I was worried, given that White & Case is a massive name, but honestly, everyone has been down to earth,” one source reassured. Of course, “it is still a law firm, so people can be stressed or under time pressure,” but “even when things are stressful people are still human – 90% of the people are super friendly.”
Interviewees felt this was particularly true of the trainee cohort: “You create bonds with people by necessity – I was asked to do bundles when I started, so when another trainee started on them I helped them get to grips with it.” Beyond the lack of competition amongst trainees, insiders also praised the diversity of the intakes: “Looking at other trainees, there are so many languages being spoken, and people from so many different places,” one interviewee outlined, “so we’re all quite different in our backgrounds and cultures.” We heard that the firm makes an effort to ensure trainees can connect and network by putting on social events like the annual summer party and football world cup – “the offices play each other, I think it's in Munich this year!” – and team events, like the construction group’s trip to ABBA.
“If I have a question on Singapore law, for example, then I know someone in Singapore who can address my questions. The network will point me in the right direction!”
Supervision was also flagged as a real positive of life at the firm: “It’s interesting to have that range of experience. People in London are often qualified in more than one jurisdiction, so if you have a niche question, there is always someone you can go and speak to. If I have a question on Singapore law, for example, then I know someone in Singapore who can address my questions. The network will point me in the right direction!”
Trainees are also given a formal supervisor – typically and associate who they sit in an office with, to help get them assigned on matters and guide them through their seat. When starting out, supervisors will typically give trainees a task with a brief outline, ask them to have a go, and then follow up if they have any questions. In addition, “you get a two-week induction before starting proper work, to make you feel welcome and acclimatised.”
Of course, as you might expect, “the level of responsibility is high, but it’s also really good for my development.” Trainees are placed in induction classes on time keeping, writing and presentation skills, along with department-specific training, which focus on what a trainee needs to know in their seat. “They range from legal writing to common sense tips, like not rushing with later deadlines,” one source told us.
The qualification processsimilarly varies by practice. While some have interviews or assessments, “some are entirely based on if they liked you and your performance reviews in the other departments, so the process is fairly relaxed.” When the time comes, trainees submit a small application form to the qualification seats sent round by Early Careers. The firm did not disclose its 2025 retention figures.
In Case you missed it…
The firm now offers an English law training programme in the Middle East.
How to get a White & Case training contract
- Training contract deadline: 12 July 2026
- Winter vacation scheme deadline: 26 October 2025
- Spring vacation scheme deadline: 12 January 2026
- Summer vacation scheme deadline: 12 January 2026
- Open days deadline: 30 October 2025
- STEM open day deadline: 8 February 2026
- University Insight Scheme deadline: 12 April 2026
- Solicitor Apprenticeship deadline: 4 January 2026
- Solicitor Apprenticeship Open Day deadline: 2 November 2026
White & Case has several ways for prospective trainees to get to know the firm, from vacation and insight schemes to open days. Of course, if you’ve already made up your mind, then there is also the option to apply directly for the training contract.
Open days and insight schemes
White & Case holds two open days in November as well as two, two-day insight schemes in May. The former, says Early Careers Legal Recruitment and Development Manager Gemma Barns, are “for penultimate-year students, finalists and graduates from any degree discipline,” while the insight schemes are also for any degree discipline, but are aimed at first-year students only.
In both instances, those interested “are required to submit an online application form.” However, if you’re not lucky enough to attend one of these, Barns says they’re “a stand-alone opportunity” and are not part of the application process for a vacation scheme or training contract at the firm.
The vacation scheme
One route into the firm is via its three vacation schemes, which take 25 people each. Running in winter, spring and summer, each one is two weeks long and “participants sit in one practice area during the vacation scheme,” Barns explains. “This allows them to develop really strong supervisor and buddy relationships over the two weeks, and to take on more advanced work as the scheme progresses.” Barns tells us that during vacation schemes, participants can expect to do “real client work, which can include drafting memos, legal research, attending meetings and court hearings, for example.” The aim, says Barns, is to ensure that “participants get exposure to our different practice areas and members of the firm across all levels, allowing them to build their networks both professionally and personally.” If that’s sounding rather tasty, be aware that the firm gets approximately 3,000 applications, which takes the form of an online application and covering letter. From there, it’s a “video interview assessed by the graduate resourcing team” followed by “a face-to-face interview with a member of the team and one associate, plus a written assessment.”
The training contract
For those looking to score the training contract, W&C want-to-be trainees need a solid 2:1, or be on track to get one, and an AAB at A level, or equivalent. However, it’s not all about the academics and Barns tells us that “we are looking for candidates with a broad range of experiences and transferable skills that allow them to thoroughly demonstrate the competencies that we are looking for.” Rather than a one size fits all approach, Barns explains, “we actively seek out people with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to join our global teams.” To ensure the process is as fair as possible, Barns tells us the firm has several measures in place. “We use Rare Recruitment’s Contextual Recruitment System (CRS) which allows us to review every candidate application in context of their background,” Barns explains. Furthermore, the firm operates “blind recruitment whereby interviewers don’t receive a copy of the candidate’s application before, during or after the interview. This puts all candidates on a level footing during the interview process as the interviewers assess candidates against our set competencies.” The firm also has “one on one conversations with candidates who notify us that they have a disability or long-term health condition to understand any adjustments they require.”
White & Case receives around 1,500 applications for the training contract each year, and as with the vacation scheme, this starts off with a cover letter and online application form. For those applying directly, the firm “runs assessment centres, of approximately eight candidates” per assessment. These centres “include a written assessment, group business simulation, interview with one member of the Early Careers Legal Recruitment and Development team and one associate, and a networking lunch with current trainees,” Barns tells us. “Successful candidates are then invited to a training contract interview with two partners, including delivering a pre-prepared commercial presentation.”
Prior to the assessment centre and following the online application, applicants will do a video interview, where Barns tells us, “Candidates will answer three questions. They’ll have 15 seconds to prepare for each question and 90 seconds to answer. Before they answer the questions, they’ll have the opportunity to complete a practice question to help them feel more at ease.”
For direct applicants, there is also a 30-minute telephone interview with a member of the Early Careers Legal Recruitment and Development team, “and the questions focus on the competencies we look for in our trainee solicitors,” says Barns.
As with the vacation scheme, Barns says face-to-face interviews are an opportunity to meet the team, associates and partners. Barns says, “We want to hear about candidates’ experiences so far and why they’re interested in a career in law. We also want to know why they’re interested in joining White & Case.”
Whatever the route in, Barns is at pains to explain that “through our assessment and interview processes, we are looking for candidates who have real integrity, are driven to succeed, share our mindset and client focus, and those who are a demonstrated team player.”
The firm offers 50 training contracts each year, more than any other international firm in London.
White & Case LLP
Firm profile
Our innovative approaches and nuanced local market knowledge create unique solutions to our clients’ most complex domestic and multijurisdictional deals and disputes. We anticipate what they want, provide what they need and build lasting relationships. Our culture comes to life through our three core values: Pioneering, United and Human.
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The work
Arbitration, Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity, Debt finance, Capital Markets, Competition, Construction, Corporate M&A, Corporate PE, Energy, Infrastructure, Investment Funds, Project & Asset Finance (EIPAF), Employment, Compensation & Benefits (ECB), Financial Restructuring & Insolvency (FRI), Intellectual Property, Litigation, Real Estate, Tax, White Collar, Environmental Social Governance (ESG).
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Who we're looking for
There’s no such thing as a typical White & Case lawyer. We seek ambitious trainees who possess an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong desire to gain hands-on practical experience from day one. You should have the ability to take charge of your own career and demonstrate a proactive approach to your development.
We value globally minded individuals who are eager to work across borders and cultures, and who are intrigued by solving complex problems within multiple legal systems.
A curiosity about the international commercial issues that our clients face is essential, as is an enthusiasm for addressing the most cutting-edge and complicated transactions.
We recruit both law and non-law students, and language skills are highly valued due to the nature of our work. Applicants will be welcomed for their individuality, their interest in the innovative work we do, and a proactive mindset that prioritises client needs.
Your interest in working at the forefront of commercial law will be crucial in navigating the complexities and challenges that define our projects.
Potential trainees should have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a solid 2:1, have a positive attitude, be enthusiastic and work well as part of a team.
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Our two-year training contract
The training contract consists of four six-month seats, one of which is guaranteed to be spent in one of our overseas offices: Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dubai, Riyadh, Geneva, Helsinki, Madrid, New York, Paris, Singapore, Stockholm, Tokyo and Washington, DC. The remaining three seats can be spent in any of the Firm’s practice groups in London.
Trainees at White & Case will do high-quality, stimulating and rewarding work from day one, benefiting from extensive partner and associate contact. Our small, focused teams mean you’ll quickly become a trusted member of our team, and you can expect to take on significant responsibilities and deliver impactful results.
We are committed to your growth. Our ongoing training and development programs empower all trainees to reach their full potential and acquire the skills necessary to thrive as global lawyers. With plenty of support and regular feedback, trainees are always clear on how they can continue to grow as lawyers, build their network and seize the exceptional learning opportunities we provide.
White & Case is a ”high-stretch, high-support” environment that celebrates individual excellence and team success. We actively encourage trainees to take early responsibility and drive their own careers, emphasising practical training and continuous growth. Beyond your training contract, you’ll have the chance to get involved in our globally renowned pro bono program, often working directly with clients and managing small matters, gaining invaluable hands-on experience.
We are dedicated to recruiting and developing trainee solicitors with the goal of retaining them upon qualification, ensuring they become strong and successful lawyers.
Discover White & Case through the eyes of our people: Find out about our work, our people and our culture here.
The deadline for applications to start in September 2028/March 2029 is 10 May 2026.
How to apply & deadlines
Apply online at whitecasetrainee.com
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Vacation schemes
We recruit the majority of our London trainees (on average 80 percent) from our vacation schemes, with 25 participants in each intake. There’s no limit on how many training contracts we offer per scheme, so you won’t be in competition with your peers.
Joining our vacation scheme offers unparalleled exposure to our work. You can expect:
- Hands-on experience: Engage in real client work, such as drafting memorandums, writing client alerts, researching legal areas and attending meetings or court hearings.
- Explore practice areas: Gain a comprehensive understanding of what different practice areas do, their significance and why clients seek our expertise in these fields.
- Interactive learning: Take part in sessions like our 'Carousels' with associates and formal presentations from partners and senior lawyers.
- Expert guidance: Learn directly from partners about the business of law, gaining valuable insights into navigating the complex legal landscape and building a successful legal career.
- Support network: You’ll have a dedicated supervisor and buddy to guide you daily and assign meaningful work.
- Social events: Enjoy social activities, including lunches with your supervisor and buddy, and fun activities such as visiting the iconic sites of London!
- Networking: Build professional and personal networks that will benefit your career, interacting with people across the Firm.
- Feedback: Receive feedback and advice on your work and performance.
Wherever your career takes you, we guarantee that you’ll build skills and experience that will last. You’ll do real client work— for example, drafting memorandums, writing client alerts, researching areas of the law or attending meetings or court hearings
Our vacation schemes run on the following dates:
Winter (for finalists and graduates)
Our Winter scheme runs from 1 December – 12 December 2025. The deadline for applications is 26 October 2025
Spring (for penultimate-year students, finalists and graduates)
Our Spring scheme runs from 13 April – 24 April 2026. The deadline for applications is 12 January 2026
Summer (for penultimate-year students, finalists and graduates)
Our Summer scheme runs from 29 June – 10 July 2026. The deadline for applications is 12 January 2026
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Open day
If you’re curious about working as a City lawyer, our London office open days are a great way to find out more. You’ll learn more about White & Case, and meet our current trainees, associates and partners.
•Learn about City law: Find out about working in a global law firm.
•Develop your commercial awareness: Find out what it means for our clients around the world.
•Explore practice areas: Understand why clients seek our expertise in these fields.
•Meet our team: Including our Early Careers team, partners, associates and trainees, ask about their day-to-day jobs.
•Boost your applications: Get practical tips on how to do well in your applications and interviews.
Attending an open day in our London office will provide you with valuable insights and experiences that can significantly support your training contract applications. Seize this opportunity to learn, network and take the first step towards a rewarding career in City law.
Our open days run on 12 and 20 November 2025 and the deadline to apply is 30 October 2025.
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STEM open day
Are you a STEM student and curious about working as a City lawyer? If so, our London office STEM open day is a great way to find out more. You’ll learn more about White & Case, and meet our current trainees, associates and partners. We’re excited to show you that your skills and background are not only applicable but highly valued in the legal industry. Our Firm is at the forefront of numerous matters intersecting with STEM, including life sciences, technology and AI, and we welcome your unique perspective.
•Learn about City law: Find out about working in a global law firm.
•Develop your commercial awareness: Find out what it means for our clients around the world.
•Explore practice areas: Understand why clients seek our expertise in these fields.
•Meet our team: Including our Early Careers team, partners, associates and trainees, ask about their day-to-day jobs.
•Boost your applications: Get practical tips on how to do well in your applications and interviews.
This open day is designed to demystify the legal profession and demonstrate how your STEM expertise can contribute to and enhance our work.
•STEM meets law: Discover why your STEM background is not just relevant but highly sought after in the legal world. Learn how your expertise can open doors to a dynamic and impactful legal career.
•Broaden your horizons: Gain insights into our diverse practice areas and see how they connect with STEM fields, from tech to life sciences.
Join us for a day tailored to STEM students and graduates, and see how your background can lead to a fulfilling and successful career in law. Don’t miss out on this unique chance to shape your future with us.
Our STEM open day runs on 8 April 2026 and the deadline for applications is 8 February 2026.
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Discover: University Insight Scheme
Discover what White & Case lawyers really do and see if this is a career that matches your interests and ambitions.
•Introduction to law: Get an insider’s view of what working in law entails, from daily responsibilities to long-term career paths. Learn about the diverse practice areas at our Firm and how they align with your interests.
•Understand the trainee role: Get a detailed look at the day-to-day responsibilities of a trainee lawyer at White & Case.
•Interactive sessions: Participate in engaging workshops designed to enhance your commercial awareness. These sessions will help you understand how lawyers approach problem-solving and decision-making. This understanding will not only aid your future applications but also shape how you stay informed about market trends and news.
•Demystify commercial awareness: Gain a clearer understanding of what commercial awareness means and why it’s crucial in the legal profession.
•Boost your future applications: Learn how to strengthen your applications for training contracts and other opportunities.
Take the first step to discover where a career in the law could take you. This open day will equip you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the competitive landscape of future applications.
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Launch into Law: Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme
• Legal Cheek's Sixth Formers Firm of Choice 2025 award
• Six years of work, study, learning and support
• Starting salary of £32,000, £1,000 set-up bonus, and tuition fees paid
Launch into Law is a degree apprenticeship (Level 7) that provides a mix of on-the-job learning and formal study. Over six years as a solicitor apprentice, you'll earn a salary while studying and get all the experience you need to make your mark as a lawyer at our Firm.
Setting you up for success
Our apprentices will start their careers with a six-month seat in a legal-adjacent business services team, alongside an extensive induction programme. This is designed to give you a thorough understanding of how law firms operate, and to introduce you to office life before arriving in your first practice group.
Rotating through multiple practice groups, you will get a hands-on understanding of what we do for our clients around the world and how we do it. You’ll be part of our friendly teams from day one, working side-by-side with our lawyers on real client work.
When it comes to your studies, we know that people have different learning styles, and we want our apprentices to excel in their exams. In addition to the standard day release throughout your solicitor apprenticeship, you’ll get an extended period of paid full-time study leave to help you best prepare for SQE1.
Support at every step
We'll support you at every step to develop the professional and personal skills that will help you succeed. We know that the world of commercial law will be new to you, so we have built you a first-class support system. You’ll have a buddy, supervisor, partner, mentor and coaching opportunities to help you navigate, enjoy and thrive in your new career.
We’ve developed a training and development programme across the six-year solicitor apprentice journey, so your on-the-job and classroom learning will be complemented with tailored training and skills sessions. Expect to build a fantastic network of friends and colleagues along the way, and to enjoy the social side of working at White & Case too.
You'll graduate ready to start your career as a newly qualified associate, with unbeatable experience of working as a commercial lawyer in the City of London.
The deadline to apply to our Solicitor Apprenticeship to start in September 2026 is 4 January 2026.
We are also running a Solicitor Apprenticeship Open Day on 18 November 2025 and the deadline for applications is 2 November 2025. Please visit our website for more information.
For more information and to apply please visit our website, Solicitor apprenticeships | White & Case LLP.
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GCC English Law Trainee Program
Be part of our growth story in the Middle East. Join us as a trainee in Abu Dhabi, Dubai or Riyadh and you'll work on some of the highest profile matters for the most prominent clients in the region. Benefit from being part of a supportive and friendly team, with deep local roots, as well as the strength of a top-ranked global law firm.
It's an exciting time to start your career here. We have been advising clients in the Middle East for almost 40 years, often on their most complex global and local legal challenges. We’re committed to building our business in this exciting part of the world, and you’ll benefit from the chance to take on real responsibility and accelerate your own career.
Build the friendships and personal connections that will last a lifetime and get the training and experience to become a top lawyer in one of the most exciting and rapidly evolving parts of the world. A lot can happen in two years.
• Law graduates start their SQE in September 2026 or September 2027 (or PGDL for non-law graduates)
• Trainees start in Abu Dhabi, Dubai or Riyadh in September 2027, March/September 2028
• All PGDL/SQE fees covered and a maintenance grant provided
For more information and to apply please visit our website.
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We aim to recruit for our GCC English Law Trainee Program through our vacation scheme, which is also an opportunity for you to find out if we are the right firm for you. You’ll have the opportunity to undertake meaningful work alongside leading lawyers in their field in one of the three locations offering our GCC English Law Trainee Program, as well as take part in learning sessions to discover more about the Firm.
Vacation scheme participants will be paid a competitive stipend to cover expenses during the program.
For more information and to apply please visit our website.
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Engagement and Development
White & Case has long been committed to creating equal opportunities for all our people. Our steadfast commitment to valuing experiences and perspectives from a variety of backgrounds, fostering mutual respect, and working collaboratively has always been at the core of our Firm.
Our commitment to Engagement & Development reflects the inherently global nature of our Firm. By investing in community-building, mentoring, coaching, and skill development, we foster collaboration across geographies, cultures, and professional roles.
The Firm’s Engagement and Development function is led by Hedieh Fakhriyazdi, Chief Engagement and Development Officer who reports to the Firm’s Executive Committee.
The Engagement & Development function consolidates several meaningful initiatives focused on our non-partner lawyers and business services professionals, ensuring they are coordinated, strategic, and accessible to all our people globally.
The Firm’s Engagement & Development programmes include:
1. Continuing to foster community through our eight global affinity networks and other platforms open to everyone at White & Case; 1. Reimagining the Firm’s professional skills curriculum for lawyers and business services professionals;
2. Deepening our offerings through the Firm’s Coaching Office and enhancing our mentoring initiatives;
3. Expanding opportunities for associate and business services professional participation in committees and Firm-wide initiatives; and
4. Developing actionable and measurable results, including implementation of recommendations from our Firm-wide engagement survey, “The People’s Voice”, and other ongoing pulse surveys; and much more.
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Affinity Networks
An important part of our engagement work is the ongoing support of, and collaboration with, our Affinity Networks. These communities are open to everyone and play an important role in celebrating wide-ranging cultures and perspectives, educating colleagues across the Firm and fostering a better understanding of different backgrounds and experiences. Our Affinity Networks build connections and shared experiences and provide a supportive and strong global community.
Our eight global Affinity Networks are open to people of all backgrounds:
1. Asian Affinity Network
2. Black Affinity Network
3. Disability & Neurodiversity Affinity Network – Beyond Barriers
4. Hispanic & Latinx Affinity Network – Alianza
5. Jewish Affinity Network
6. LGBTQ+ Affinity Network - Spectrum
7. Middle Eastern and North African Affinity Network
8. Women’s Affinity Network with 24 local chapters
Together, these groups serve as key resources for professional development, support, educational awareness and networking. The power of these networks is that they are grassroots organizations. Even more meaningful is the fact that each participant joins and participates in a network as a volunteer, not as a part of their former professional role within the Firm.
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How to apply & deadlines
Apply online at whitecasetrainee.com
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