LAUNCH INTO LAW: Solicitor Apprenticeship

White & Case is a global law firm of more than 2,500 lawyers worldwide. We’ve built an unrivalled network of 44 offices in 30 countries. That investment is the foundation for our client work in over 200 countries today. Complex client projects, nuanced local market knowledge and global capabilities define who we are. Many White & Case clients are multinational organisations with complex needs that require the involvement of multiple offices. As part of our training contract, we offer every trainee a guaranteed six-month overseas seat.

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LAUNCH INTO LAW: Solicitor Apprenticeship

Launch into Law is our new solicitor apprenticeship programme. It's for bright, determined and confident school leavers who want to start their career at a leading global law firm without having to go to university.

Over six years as a Launch into Law apprentice, you'll earn a salary while studying and get all the experience you need to make your mark at our Firm.

Launch into Law offers a professional-level (Level 7) degree apprenticeship that provides a mix of on-the-job learning and formal study. 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.

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, often the matters that make the business headlines.

You'll get exposure to exciting, real work, deadlines and practical legal knowledge across different parts of our business that will stand you in great stead as a future lawyer. Expect to build a fantastic network of friends and colleagues along the way.

We'll support you at every step to develop the professional and personal skills that will help you succeed.

What we’re looking for

We're not looking for one type of person—we want solicitor apprentices with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Yet there are some attributes that everyone who works here has in common. Here’s how you know you belong at White & Case:

You have real integrity - You'll work hard to maintain the trust of our clients and your colleagues.

You’re driven to succeed - None of us are afraid of hard work, and we know that's what it takes to achieve great results.

You’re constantly curious - You'll always want to know what we're doing and why.

You share our mindset - Everyone who works here is smart: Intelligence and academic excellence is vital.

You’re always a team player - We're One Firm and one team.

You’re 100 per cent client-focussed - Our clients come first, and you'll never lose sight of this.

How to apply & deadlines 

For more information and to apply please visit our website. Our apprenticeships start in September 2025 and the deadline to apply is 19 January 2025.

If you require any additional support throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Disability & Support Champions to discuss in confidence on 020 7532 2899 or at londontrainee@whitecase.com.