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“Jim Hurlock – White & Case” Scholarship
since 1995
The "Jim Hurlock – White & Case" Scholarship Program
Established in 1995, the "Jim Hurlock – White & Case" Scholarship Program aims at supporting and encouraging students who want to complete a postgraduate degree in law abroad. The €60,000 grant enables three students to continue their studies at a foreign university of their choice.
Through this scholarship program, White & Case promotes academic excellence and shares its principles of solidarity and mutual aid. Since its creation, 107 students have benefited from the "Jim Hurlock – White & Case" Scholarship Program.
The "Jim Hurlock – White & Case" Scholarship now bears the name of his former chairman, Jim Hurlock, who passed away in 2016. After working in the New York office, Jim Hurlock managed the Bruxelles, Paris, and London offices; and then became the White & Case Chairman in 1980. During his 20 years at this position, he greatly expanded White & Case presence around the world and was among the principal supports of this scholarship, created by Rosine Lorotte in 1995. As one of the laureates of the Princeton's Pyne Prize and the Oxford's Rhodes Scholarship himself, he was convinced of the importance for an international law firm to "be able to rely on lawyers trained to different international laws and ready to advise clients on cross-border operations".
32nd
edition in 2026
€100K
redistributed this year
+110
laureates since 1995
Applicants to the "Jim Hurlock – White & Case" Scholarship Program:
- Students of any nationality who are studying or have studied Law at a French university
- Enrolled in a master's program or in a dual program law school/business school or Sciences Po
- Willing to study in a foreign university
- Intending/willing to pursue a career in Business law
- Have strong linguistic skills
- Have a structured study project
- Not able to cover the cost of studying overseas
Applications for the 32nd edition of the “Jim Hurlock – White & Case” Scholarship Program, with this year an exceptional amount of €100,000 to mark the 100th anniversary of White & Case Paris, are now open.
To apply, please consult The Participation and Selection Conditions.
The Application Form 2026, duly completed and accompanied by the required documents, must be sent to Jean-François Le Corre before midnight 15 April 2026.
After reviewing the applications, the shortlisted candidates will be invited to present their academic project to a jury composed of personalities from the legal and business worlds. At the end of the Auditions, which will be held on 17 June 2026, the jury will designate and reward the winners of the 32nd edition of the “Jim Hurlock – White & Case” Scholarship Program.
Calendar for the 32nd anniversary of the "Jim Hurlock - White & Case" Scholarship Program:
- Wednesday 15 April: Closing date for applications
- Wednesday 17 June: Hearings, jury deliberations and awards ceremony
For any question or request for information, please contact Jean-François Le Corre at the following address: jflecorre@whitecase.com.