LAUNCH INTO LAW: Solicitor Apprenticeship Open Day

Gordons; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm is seeking ambitious trainees for their training contract program, which includes four six-month seats, one guaranteed overseas. Ideal candidates are those on track for a solid 2:1, have a proactive mindset, and a desire to work in a diverse, international environment. This role involves hands-on experience and opportunities to engage with various legal systems. Applicants are encouraged to attend open days to learn more about the firm and the role.

Qualifications

• Achieved, or on track to achieve, a solid 2:1.
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on practical experience from day one.
• Work across borders and cultures.
• Solve problems within multiple legal systems.

Job description

Overview

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
• Washington, DC

Discover White & Case through the eyes of our people. Read more about our work, our people and our offer.

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.

If you’re curious about working as a City lawyer, our London office open days are a great way to find out more. You’ll learn more about White & Case, and meet our current trainees, associates and partners.

Open days and development

• Learn about City law: Find out about working in a global law firm.
• Develop your commercial awareness: Find out what it means for our clients around the world.
• Explore practice areas: Understand why clients seek our expertise in these fields.
• Meet our team: Including our Early Careers team, partners, associates and trainees, ask about their day-to-day jobs.
• Boost your applications: Get practical tips on how to do well in your applications and interviews.

Attending an open day in our London office will provide you with valuable insights and experiences that can significantly support your training contract applications. Seize this opportunity to learn, network and take the first step towards a rewarding career in City law.

How to apply & deadlines

Our Solicitor Apprenticeship Open Day runs on 18 November 2025 and the deadline to apply is 2 November 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 [e-mail].