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Discover: University Insight Scheme 2026

Job description

Are you considering a career in law? Our Discover: University Insight Scheme will introduce you to what a career in law is actually like, familiarise you with our Firm’s practice areas and what our lawyers actually do for clients around the world. You’ll learn to think like a lawyer and gain insights that will be invaluable for your future applications.

Discover what White & Case lawyers really do and see if this is a career that matches your interests and ambitions.

  • Introduction to law: Get an insider’s view of what working in law entails, from daily responsibilities to long-term career paths. Learn about the diverse practice areas at our Firm and how they align with your interests.
  • Understand the trainee role: Get a detailed look at the day-to-day responsibilities of a trainee lawyer at White & Case.
  • Interactive sessions: Participate in engaging workshops designed to enhance your commercial awareness. These sessions will help you understand how lawyers approach problem-solving and decision-making. This understanding will not only aid your future applications but also shape how you stay informed about market trends and news.
  • Demystify commercial awareness: Gain a clearer understanding of what commercial awareness means and why it’s crucial in the legal profession.
  • Boost your future applications: Learn how to strengthen your applications for training contracts and other opportunities

Take the first step to discover where a career in the law could take you. This open day will equip you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the competitive landscape of future applications.

Discover: University Insight Scheme – 10 and 11 June 2026.

What we are 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.

Accepted degree subjects

Any

Additional job details

Location
London
Salary
Unpaid

Contract, dates and working times

Full-time

How to apply

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 londonearlycareers@whitecase.com

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Closing date:  12 April 2026

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