Discover: University Insight Scheme 2027

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. Locations include Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dubai, Riyadh, Geneva, Helsinki, , New York, Paris, Singapore, Stockholm, Tokyo, Washington DC, Sydney, Houston, Frankfurt. The remaining three seats can be spent in any of the Firm’s practice groups in London. 

University Insight Scheme

Are you considering a career in law? Our University Insight Scheme will introduce you to what a career in law is actually like, familiarise you with our Firm’s practice areas and what our lawyers actually do for clients around the world. You’ll learn to think like a lawyer and gain insights that will be invaluable for your future applications.

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.

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.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.