GCC English Law Trainee Program – Spring vacation scheme 2026

White & Case is a global law firm with more than 2,500 lawyers worldwide. We’ve built an unrivalled network of 43 offices in 29 countries, an investment that is the foundation for our client work in more than 200 countries today.  

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. 

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.

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Who we’re looking for

There’s no such thing as a typical White & Case lawyer. We 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 people who are eager to work across borders and cultures, are intrigued by solving problems within multiple legal systems and have an understanding of international commercial issues 

We recruit both law and non-law students and, owing to the nature of our work, language skills are highly valued. Applicants will be welcomed for their individuality, their enthusiasm for the cutting-edge work we do and having a positive, proactive mindset that puts our clients first.

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. 

Middle East vacation scheme in spring 2026 

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.

How to apply & deadlines 

Apply online by 12 January 2026.

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