1L and 2L opportunities
1L Workshops
Whether you want a two-day introduction to our Firm or a one-day dive into our Intellectual Property practice we invite 1L students to find out about our work, our culture and our people. Our workshops take place in our New York office and include training sessions and a social event as well as a chance to meet our lawyers.
1L Discover White & Case Workshop
During our two-day immersion program, you will discover White & Case through panels, presentations, an interactive case study and networking events. This will allow you to gain real-life experience in a fast-paced high-energy environment, cultivate valuable career development skills and discover our work, our culture and our people.
“The Discover White & Case 1L Workshop was one of the best experiences of my 1L year–it was a great opportunity to learn more about Big Law and talk to real lawyers before the OCI season.” 1L Workshop Participant
What you can expect
- Meet and shadow lawyers at different levels from various US offices and hear about their career paths and practice areas
- Take part in an interactive training session
- Hear highlights about our pro bono work
- Be paired with an associate mentor
- Network with your peers during a social event
1L Intellectual Property Workshop
Our Intellectual Property lawyers deliver decades of experience and expertise to clients worldwide. For our 1L Intellectual Property Workshop, we are looking for globally minded law students with the same passion for life sciences and technology that we have, and the same desire to serve clients on complex cross-border matters around the world.
What you can expect
- Meet lawyers at different levels from various US offices and hear about their career paths into IP practice
- Take part in an interactive training and group sessions
- Collaborate on a case study with IP lawyers
- Network with your peers during a social event
How to apply
Applications will be accepted from 1L law students beginning December and will be considered on a rolling basis through January. To apply, please submit the following materials online at whitecase.com/usgraduates.
- Résumé
- Undergraduate transcript
- A 250-word personal statement that describes your interest in the Workshop
- The cost of airfare and hotel will be covered for those traveling for the program
Program date: March of each year
