GCC English Law Trainee Program

AllAboutLaw; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious global law firm invites applications for the GCC English Law Trainee Program. Ideal candidates will be fluent in Arabic, have strong academic achievements, and a genuine interest in pursuing a legal career in the Middle East. This opportunity offers comprehensive training, a supportive team environment, and the chance to work on significant legal projects in the region.

Benefits

All PGDL/SQE fees covered

Maintenance grant provided

Qualifications

• Strong ties to the Middle East and commitment to a law career in the region.
• Academic minimum qualifications are AAB at A levels or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Participate in high-profile legal matters in Abu Dhabi, Dubai or Riyadh.
• Receive full training and potential for real responsibility.

Skills

Fluency in written and spoken Arabic

Education

AAB at A levels or IB minimum 38 points

2:1 or above in undergraduate degree

Job description

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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GCC English Law Trainee Program

White & Case consistently ranks as one of the premier law firms operating in the Middle East. We have advised on some of the country's most significant energy and infrastructure projects and high-profile capital markets and corporate M&A deals, working alongside leading government-owned enterprises and international clients.

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 2025 or September 2026 (or PGDL for non-law graduates)
• Trainees start in Abu Dhabi, Dubai or Riyadh in September 2026, March/September 2027 or March 2028
• All PGDL/SQE fees covered and a maintenance grant provided
  
  

What We’re Looking For

We don't look for one type of person. In fact, we actively seek out people with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to join our equally diverse global teams. Yet there are some attributes that are important to us. Here’s how you know you belong at White & Case:

• Academic qualifications: minimum of AAB at A levels, IB minimum 38 points (or equivalent) and 2:1 or above (actual or predicted) in undergraduate degree (or equivalent).
• Fluent in written and spoken Arabic required.
• Strong ties to the Middle East and a genuine interest in and commitment to pursuing a career in law in the Middle East region are essential.
  
  

How To Apply & Deadlines

Applications open on 9 September 2024 for penultimate-year students, finalists and graduates from any degree discipline. Closing deadlines vary depending on which position you are applying for. Please refer to our application journey on our website.

We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible, as we review applications on a rolling basis.