Summer Vacation Scheme 2027

targetjobs UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

White & Case invites applications for its 2027 Summer Vacation Scheme. Four six‑month seats are offered, one guaranteed overseas with placements in Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dubai, and more, while the remaining three seats are in London across practice groups.

Successful applicants are ambitious, globally minded, and eager to gain hands‑on experience from day one. The scheme provides real client work, mentoring, networking, and a clear pathway into a City law career.

Qualifications

• Ambitious with an entrepreneurial mindset and proactive attitude.
• Interest in working across borders and cultures.
• Willingness to gain hands-on experience from day one.

Responsibilities

• Engage in real client work during the vacation scheme.
• Draft memorandums, write client alerts, research legal areas.
• Attend meetings or court hearings and network with partners.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Global/cross-border interest

Team collaboration

Education

2:1 degree

Job description

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.

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.

Summer vacation scheme 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:

• 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.

How To Apply & Deadlines

The deadline for applications is 6 December 2026.