Legal Internship - Italy (January - April 2027)

White & Case; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 10,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

White & Case is offering an internship in Milan for 4th/5th year students with an interest in M&A, bank finance and capital markets. You will work closely with partners on financing transactions and cross-border deals, gaining exposure to debt and equity offerings.

Strong academic credentials and fluent English are required; international experience is a plus. The three-month program runs in January, April, July or October, based in Milan.

Qualifications

• 4th/5th/5th year student with interest in M&A, bank finance, capital markets or antitrust/competition.
• Strong academic credentials and genuine interest in financing transactions and cross-border M&A.
• Ambitious, flexible, adaptable and service-minded with strong interpersonal skills.
• Fluent English required; international experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis and preparation of cross-border financing transactions and capital markets work.
• Assist with document drafting and due diligence for M&A projects.
• Collaborate with teams across Milan office on live matters and internships assignments.

Skills

English fluency

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Education

4th/5th year student

Job description

Firm SummaryWhite & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working around the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world’s key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.It’s not just about our global network of offices; it’s the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It’s one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work.Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.Position SummaryYou will work alongside professionals in the practice areas most developed in the firm's Milan office: Capital Markets (debt and equity), Banking and Finance and Corporate M&A. In the debt capital markets area the proposed activities may include for example: analysis and preparation of US registered bonds, yankee bonds, US private placements, high yields bonds and euro bonds. In the area of equity capital markets there will be the opportunity to participate in listings and capital increase. It will also be possible to be involved in the study and implementation of both domestic and multi-jurisdictional acquisition and financing transactions. Internships last three months beginning in January, April, July and OctoberQualificationsWe are looking for 4th/5th year students with an interest in M&A, bank finance, capital markets transactions and/or antitrust and competition to join our Milan office. You shall have strong academic credentials and a genuine interest in financing transactions and cross-border M&A. You shall also be ambitious and passionate about work, flexible and adaptable, ready for the challenges of working in a global law firm, service-minded with strong interpersonal skills and able to work in team. Fluent level of English is required and experiences abroad are considered a plus.To apply please attach:CV, including grade averageUniversity transcriptCover letter explaining why you would choose our Firm for your internship and what makes you the right candidate for White & CaseOur internship lasts three months starting from January, April, July or October. Please make sure to apply using the specific link for the quarter in which you will be available.Location & ReportingThis is an internship role based in Milan.The firm may modify and amend this job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or modifies the at-will nature of employment.1 The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.Equal OpportunitiesWhite & Case is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.If you require assistance and/or adjustment to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email us . We will be happy to work with you.The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.Note to Recruitment AgenciesOur internal Recruitment team manages all aspects of lateral hiring. All agencies must have signed terms of business—specific to the relevant office—before submitting any candidates. CVs or applications sent directly to White & Case partners or employees will also not be considered formal introductions. If you have questions, please contact the relevant Recruitment team. We work with our preferred suppliers when engaging agencies.