Summer Vacation Scheme 2027

White E Case; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

White & Case in London offers two annual vacation schemes to give aspiring lawyers a practical glimpse into daily life at a leading international law firm. You’ll work on real client matters, gain insight across practice areas, and participate in interactive sessions with partners and associates.

You’ll receive expert guidance, daily supervision, and opportunities to network with colleagues while enjoying social events and site visits around London.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience through real client work such as drafting memorandums and client alerts.
• Research legal areas and attend meetings or court hearings.
• Explore practice areas to understand their significance and client needs.
• Participate in sessions like Carousels with associates and partner presentations.
• Receive expert guidance from partners about the business of law.
• Have a dedicated supervisor and buddy for daily guidance.
• Social events and London site visits.
• Build professional and personal networks across the Firm.
• Receive regular feedback and performance advice.

Job description

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:

• Hands-on experience: Engage in real client work, such as drafting memorandums, writing client alerts, researching legal areas and attending meetings or court hearings.
• Explore practice areas: Gain a comprehensive understanding of what different practice areas do, their significance and why clients seek our expertise in these fields.
• Interactive learning: Take part in sessions like our 'Carousels' with associates and formal presentations from partners and senior lawyers.
• Expert guidance: Learn directly from partners about the business of law, gaining valuable insights into navigating the complex legal landscape and building a successful legal career.
• Support network: You’ll have a dedicated supervisor and buddy to guide you daily and assign meaningful work.
• Social events: Enjoy social activities, including lunches with your supervisor and buddy, and fun activities such as visiting the iconic sites of London!
• Networking: Build professional and personal networks that will benefit your career, interacting with people across the Firm.
• Feedback: Receive feedback and advice on your work and performance.

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.