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.
Length of the programme: 2 weeks (5 – 16 April 2027).
So you want to be a City lawyer? Taking part in one of our two annual vacation schemes is the best possible way to experience what our lawyers do every day. Try out real client work and see if our Firm is the right fit for you.
We recruit the majority of our London trainees (on average 80 percent) from our vacation schemes, with 25 participants in each intake.
Joining our vacation scheme offers unparalleled exposure to our work. You can expect:
Wherever your career takes you, we guarantee you’ll build skills and gain experiences on the vacation scheme that will last a lifetime. Seize this opportunity to kickstart your legal career and see first-hand what makes our Firm an exceptional place to work and succeed.
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.
Click 'Apply online now' below to apply. The deadline for applications is 6 December 2026.
If you require any additional support throughout the recruitment process, please contact us in confidence on 020 7532 2899 or at londonearlycareers@whitecase.com.
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