Together we make a mark
US student and graduate careers in law
Our Firm
6
Continents
29
Countries
43
Offices
8
Americas regional sections
10
Global Industry Groups
2,500 +
Lawyers
124
Nationalities
95
Languages Spoken
US$3.32 B
Revenue
Being truly global is not just a buzzword at White & Case. Associates have the opportunity to work with clients and colleagues from around the world on a daily basis.
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Our Firm in the United States
8
US Offices
1,000+
Lawyers
300+
Partners
10
–Week Summer Program
1L and 2L
Opportunities
International
and domestic opportunities
There is no such thing as a typical White & Case lawyer. We don’t have a template. We’re proud that our people are from a wide variety of backgrounds.
We attract people with a global mindset, who prioritize learning about different cultures, experiences, languages and viewpoints.
Our work
Why join us?
We are a truly global firm, with an international network that most firms can only dream of. It’s the reason many of our global clients choose to work with us, and why they trust us with their most complex, cross-border work. As an associate, this means that you will work on teams across entire matters—not just the work of one jurisdiction—and experience the international nature of our work.
2024 Annual Review
Our US offices
Boston
Opened in 2016
Our Boston office adds to the Firm’s deep experience in the life sciences and healthcare industries. We regularly represent pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device companies, addressing critical legal issues at the heart of innovation.
Our Debt Finance team represents private credit providers in a wide array of fast-paced lending transactions across a multitude of industries. Our Antitrust lawyers excel in class actions, trials and other litigation addressing cutting-edge competition issues. Our White Collar practice focuses on criminal and civil litigation and investigations, including cross-border matters, and trials. And our Intellectual Property group delivers meaningful solutions for high-profile clients in patent prosecutions, patent strategy and litigation, both in the US and Europe.
Practice areas
- Antitrust/Competition
- Capital Markets
- Debt Finance
- Financial Restructuring and Insolvency
- Intellectual Property
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- White Collar/Investigations
Chicago
Opened in 2018
Our newest US office opened in June 2018 in Chicago. Opening an office in a large, talent-rich legal market like Chicago is an important step as we grow in the United States and expand our disputes, Debt Finance, Restructuring, Private Equity and M&A practices. Chicago and the Midwest are important markets for a number of White & Case clients, and home to a broad combination of mature and emerging industries that will benefit from our global experience and capabilities.
We expect the office to expand to over 100 lawyers and become a full service location over the next couple of years
Practice areas
- Commercial Litigation
- Debt Finance
- Employee Compensation & Benefits
- Financial Restructuring and Insolvency
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Project Development and Finance
- Real Estate
Houston
Opened in 2018
With more than 5,000 energy firms in its area, Houston is the global capital of the oil & gas industry. What we offer in Houston is unique: decades of experience in the Texas legal market combined with the global reach of White & Case’s Oil & Gas Practice, with matters in 124 countries.
Our lawyers in Houston regularly represent both US-based and international energy clients, including in purely domestic deals, in both in-bound and outbound transactions, and in overseas projects.
Practice areas
- Capital Markets
- Commercial Litigation
- Financial Restructuring and Insolvency
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Project Development and Finance
- Real Estate
- Tax
Los Angeles
Opened in 1987
Our Debt Finance team handles complex domestic and cross-border transactions, representing Wall Street banks, direct lending institutions, borrowers and PE companies in multibillion-dollar transactions. Our Financial Restructuring and Insolvency lawyers advise on high-profile, often multijurisdictional cases.
The LA litigators have decades of experience successfully defending global and domestic companies. And, LA is home to the Firm’s largest client, Meta, for whom we handle cutting-edge international matters related to data privacy, regulatory and legislative assessments, product advisement and more. Our M&A, Securities, Technology Transactions, International Arbitration, White Collar, Antitrust, and Tax lawyers add to the depth of our client service.
Practice areas
- Commercial Litigation
- Debt Finance
Miami
Opened in 1987
As the gateway to Latin America, our Miami office is uniquely positioned to provide cutting-edge solutions to US and global clients in the region. Our Litigation, Corporate and Financial Restructuring and Insolvency practices in particular are among the most widely respected in the industry. We have deep experience in capital markets transactions, project development and finance, asset finance, privatization and mergers and acquisitions.
The success of many of our practice areas in the Miami office is consistently recognized by The Best Lawyers in America and Chambers.
Practice areas
- Asset Finance
- Capital Markets
- Commercial Litigation
- Debt Finance
- Financial Restructuring and Insolvency
- International Arbitration
- Private Wealth & Family Offices
- Project Development and Finance
- White Collar/Investigations
New York
Opened in 1901
Working in our New York office puts you at the heart of an integrated global law firm spanning 43 offices in 29 countries. Whether you’re on a conference call with clients and colleagues in half a dozen time zones or hearing multiple languages spoken as you walk down the hall, you’re constantly reminded of our One Firm approach.
A significant portion of our practice is focused on New York and US businesses, but that’s where the similarity to other New York firms ends. Our lawyers in New York embrace the Firm’s strategic commitment to global markets and cross-border work, and they are frequently challenged to deliver substantive assignments for high-profile clients.
Practice areas
- Antitrust/Competition
- Asset Finance
- Capital Markets
- Commercial Litigation
- Debt Finance
- Derivatives
- Employment, Compensation & Benefits
- Environment & Climate Change
- Financial Restructuring and Insolvency
- Intellectual Property
- International Arbitration
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Private Wealth & Family Offices
- Project Development and Finance
- Real Estate
- Tax
- Technology Transactions
- White Collar/Investigations
Silicon Valley
Opened in 1999
Located among trailblazing technology, pharmaceutical, healthcare and financial services organizations, our Silicon Valley office reflects dynamic elements of both local and global markets.
Our lawyers serve as strategic, trusted advisors to pioneering innovators, emerging and established companies, as well as investors across the technology, life sciences, private equity, automotive, financial services, renewable energy and consumer goods sectors on their domestic and cross-border matters. Leveraging our Firm’s global network, we counsel clients in the areas of technology transactions, M&A, and antitrust. We are particularly recognized for our strengths in IP Litigation, including ITC 337 Investigations.
Practice areas
- Intellectual Property
- Mergers & Acquisitions
Washington, DC
Opened in 1974
From this global arbitral center, our lawyers handle cutting-edge international arbitration matters for global clients including sovereign states. Being situated in the nation’s capital makes the Washington, DC office ideal for multijurisdictional practices such as Antitrust/ Competition and White Collar/Investigations, among others.
Our expertise extends across many areas of law, including unique areas such as National Security and CFIUS. On any given day, our lawyers could be meeting with government ministers, corporate CEOs, leading judges, international organizations or asylum seekers in a pro bono case.
Practice areas
- Antitrust/Competition
- Asset Finance
- Commercial Litigation
- Intellectual Property
- International Arbitration
- International Trade
- Project Development and Finance
- Tax
- White Collar/Investigations
What we offer
Our US Summer Program
You’ve worked hard to get where you are, and you want to choose the right firm to launch your career. Our Summer Program is tailored to make the most of your skills and ambition. We provide real work with real deadlines for real clients. You will work in practice areas of interest to you and work side-by-side with our lawyers. We want you to get to know our people and experience our Firm culture because these are the biggest indicators of what your full-time experience will be like.
Forage is our free, virtual learning program that allows students to get real-life insight into life as a White & Case lawyer and experience the work we do.
Learn more about our virtual learning program here
More about our Summer Program
Social events
In addition to working on a mix of interesting assignments, it is important that you begin to build your network within the Firm. Each office plans a variety of social events that provide you with the opportunity to socialize and network with your fellow summer associates and our lawyers in a casual and relaxed environment. Some highlights from recent Summer Programs include:
- Major League Baseball games
- Concerts
- Comedy shows
- Cooking classes
- Sunset sails
- Broadway shows
- Mini-golf
Overseas work opportunities
Each year, we offer a limited number of overseas work opportunities during our Summer Program. Participants will have the opportunity to visit one of our international offices for two or three weeks during the Summer Program. This rotation gives summer associates the ability to work on short-term work assignments in these offices and experience first-hand how White & Case lawyers collaborate as One Firm across office and national boundaries. Selections for this program are based on business need, practice area interests and, in some instances, language skills. Below are a few of the offices that hosted US summer associates in recent summers:
- Brussels
- London
- Madrid
- Melbourne
- Mexico City
- Paris
- Singapore
- Tokyo
Our Summer Program at a glance!
Field day video
“ The global nature permeates every aspect of the firm — from the work you do to the colleagues you meet.”
2024 Summer Associate
Applying to the 2026 Summer Program
On-campus and virtual interviewing
We will be participating in on-campus interviews at several law schools, and look forward to meeting many of you through your school’s official interview program. For those schools we are unable to visit or if your school allows for early interviews, we have partnered with Cappfinity, a video interviewing platform. Cappfinity allows us to conduct our first meeting virtually and allows you the flexibility to record your screen interview from any place, at any time.
The video interview is intended to provide you with the opportunity to show us who you are, while bringing your written application to life, and simulating a traditional face-to-face on-campus interview. We will provide you with advice and tips on how to make the best of your video interview. We know the recruiting season is a busy time and a prompt response is helpful, so we will review your application and get back to you in a timely manner.
Applications for our 2026 Summer Program are open starting May 1. To apply, visit our career site
New York associate Jarrah’s top-five tips for summer success
Houston partner, Charles Koster, gives advise to his younger self
Learn more about our Summer Program from our 2024 summer associates
Opportunities for 1Ls
Discover White & Case – 1L Workshop
The Discover White & Case – 1L Workshop is a truly unique opportunity to gain an early insight into Big Law. This two-day immersion program is held in our New York office, where students will discover White & Case through panels, presentations and networking events. This program allows students to gain real-life experience in a fast-paced high-energy environment, cultivate valuable career development skills and discover what makes White & Case a preeminent global law firm.
Learn more about our Discover White & Case – 1L Workshop
1L Summer Associate Program
White & Case 1L Summer Associates participate in our 10-week Summer Program in Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Silicon Valley or Washington, DC. Successful 1Ls will be invited to return to the Firm for the following summer.
1L Intellectual Property Workshop
The 1L Intellectual Property Workshop is a two-day dive into
our Intellectual Property Practice
at White & Case and is held in
our Silicon Valley office. This
event includes training sessions, meeting with our IP lawyers,
and a social event.
Learn more about our 1L Intellectual Property Workshop
The application process is open to all law students enrolled in an ABA-accredited or Canadian law school, regardless of race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military service, disability, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law.
For more information and to apply, visit the US Careers Website
Join us
What we look for
We look for highly motivated individuals with excellent academic credentials, significant personal achievements and a strong commitment to the practice of law in a global law firm. A successful candidate will be able to demonstrate evidence of our core competencies, which include excellent judgment, client readiness, drive, initiative and an entrepreneurial mindset.
We are looking for people with the ability to work collaboratively in high-pace high-stakes situations. We view the interview process as a two-way street, and our goal is for you to get as much information as possible about our Firm and our training programs so that you can make the best decision about where to start your career.
Training and mentoring
Mentoring
Lawyer mentors will give guidance, answers and help you engage with all aspects of the Summer Program. Talk to them about the type of work you would like to do and they will help make your summer experience as positive and productive as possible.
Sophisticated work
Summer associates work on the same types of challenging client assignments as first- and second-year associates. You will have the opportunity to tailor your summer associate experience by letting us know early on what practice areas and pro bono matters you are interested in. Our program is designed to ensure that you receive a broad range of training and meet with a variety of lawyers over the course of the summer.
Two-way feedback
The lawyers you work with will evaluate you on your work quality, verbal and written communications skills, initiative and ability to work with others. Our open-door policy allows you to always get informal feedback. We will discuss your progress—and your questions or comments—in mid-summer and end-of-summer reviews.
Your first year
The First-Year Instruction
The First-Year Instruction series (FYI) is a program designed to support associates throughout their first year and aid in their professional development. It provides a foundation for future years and eases the transition into the second year.
Practice Area Placement
Throughout the Summer Program, you will have the opportunity to work on matters in a variety of practice areas. At the end of the summer, you will be asked to rank your practice area preferences. Once you receive a full-time offer, the Firm then will communicate in which practice area you will be placed as a first year.
In most of our US offices, our first year associates are placed directly into a practice area. In Houston and New York, first year associates are part of either a Corporate or Litigation Pool with two main focus areas (called a major and a minor) in which they will receive the majority of their assignments. Your interests, business need and feedback during the summer are all taken into account when making practice area placement decisions. Those in a Pool for their first year will be placed into either their major or minor around May of the following year.
Mentoring & Shadowing Program
This program provides first year associates with substantive shadowing opportunities with assigned mentors. Through this program, our US associates receive exposure to client interactions and work they may not otherwise experience during two fourteen-week rotations. At the conclusion of the first rotation, associates will be assigned to another lawyer for a second shadowing period. This format leads to better integration for the associates and a more meaningful mentoring experience with work opportunities and our clients as the centerpiece.
Our people & culture
International by nature
We have an enriching and enjoyable work culture. Our lawyers represent 124 nationalities and speak 95 languages, which is vital to our ability to effectively represent our global clients. We have an open-door, collaborative culture that fosters strong internal working relationships across our offices worldwide.
We seek to add to our dynamic, supportive work environment and develop teams that provide the best solutions for our clients.
We go a long way to attract talent and to make sure that our lawyers have a fulfilling personal and professional experience at the Firm. Our affinity networks offer members, including allies, the opportunity to support and mentor each other and also focus on career development.
Our commitment to our people
We are a truly global law firm with
43 offices located in 29 countries around the world.
We work to strike a balance between understanding and respecting our many cultures and developing a single, strong core value system throughout the Firm.
We believe in a collaborative, supportive and respectful workplace that increases the participation and contribution of all employees.
We strive to create an environment in which everyone can thrive, where people feel accepted for who they are and experience a sense of belonging.
Our affinity networks
Joining a network, including as an ally, means being part of a global community dedicated to raising awareness of challenges, issues and experiences. It’s also a way to contribute to building a wider community that is supportive and strong.
Today, we’re proud of our eight active affinity networks in the US:
- Middle Eastern and North African Affinity Network
- Spectrum LGBT+ Affinity Network
Advice to my younger self...
Partners from our US offices reflect on what they wish they had known as junior lawyers
Arlene Arin Hahn
New York partner Arlene Arin Hahn works in our Technology Transactions Group, part of our global M&A and global IP practices. Here are her reflections on what she wishes her younger self had known.
Read more here
Joseph Brazil
Joseph Brazil is a Debt Finance partner in our New York office and our US Hiring Partner. He joined the Firm as a summer associate in 1995. Now he looks back on his career and reflects on what he has learned along the way.
Read more here
Lauren Papenhausen
Lauren Papenhausen is a partner in our global White Collar Practice, based in Boston, and the Hiring Partner for the office. She reflects on what she wished she had known as a junior lawyer.
Read more here
Nandan Nelivigi
Nandan Nelivigi, New York partner and former Head of White & Case’s Americas Energy, Infrastructure and Project Finance team, reflects on his career to date and provides useful advice to future aspiring lawyers.
Read more here
Active global citizens
Responsible Business
Our Responsible Business initiative comprises pro bono, legal education, volunteering, charitable giving and environmental sustainability. It helps us fulfill our responsibilities to the global community and make the greatest possible impact.
Learn more about our Pro Bono Practice from Patrick Rickerfor, Associate Director, Global Pro Bono Practice.
Find out how you can take part in our Responsible Business initiatives
Pro bono
Pro bono is the cornerstone of our Responsible Business initiative, with lawyers from every office, practice and group participating. Last year, we dedicated more than 100,000+ hours to pro bono legal services. As a US summer associate, you will have unparalleled opportunities to participate in cutting-edge pro bono work on the issues that matter to you—both locally and cross-border—with many of the world’s leading NGOs.
Recent US pro bono matters include:
The Vance Center for International Justice
Analyzed how governments have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic in their policies regarding women in prison.
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Created a disaster risk management law index covering every country in the world.
Conviction reversal for Eric DeBerry
Successfully reversed the conviction of Eric DeBerry and secured his release from prison after 20 years.
Read more here
US$27.17 million victory for Mark Schand
Obtained a US$27.17 million verdict for Mark Schand after proving at a federal trial that his civil rights had been violated by police detectives during his criminal case; our team obtained US$1 million for every year he was wrongfully imprisoned.
Read more here
Landmark settlement for Flint, Michigan students
Helped obtain a landmark settlement in a special education class action lawsuit on behalf of the children of Flint, Michigan who were exposed to lead-tainted water.
Read more here
COVID-19 relief
Supported nonprofits and small businesses across the US in applying for financial relief through the recently enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
The Alliance for Asian
American Justice
White & Case joins 40+ law firms to launch a national pro bono initiative aiding victims of anti-Asian hate and assist in preventing future discrimination.
Read more here
Legal education
Reaching more than 3,500 students, lawyers and judges each year, our legal education programs build legal capacity by teaching practical skills and cultivating interest in the rule of law. Our lawyers participate in a variety of programs, including teaching high school students about the law and legal profession, judging moot court competitions, and training lawyers and judges in developing countries.
Volunteering & charitable giving
We organize and participate in many different volunteer activities in the US and around the world. From teaching children about law and the legal profession to helping adults overcome employment obstacles to running, walking and cycling for charitable causes, we give back to the communities in which we live and work.
Our charitable giving focuses on supporting our pro bono partners, funding our legal education projects, helping meet local community needs.
White & Case made a donation of US$1 million to the Ukrainian Red Cross Society and established a gift-matching program. Many of our people are hosting refugees in their homes and offices have organized donation drives to supply food and clothing.
Green Initiative
We are concerned for the sustainability of the environment and we are working to improve our sustainable management practices. Through our Green Initiative, which leverages the knowledge of our Environment & Climate Change Practice and Responsible Business Working Group, we are implementing practices across our global network of 43 offices in 29 countries that reduce the environmental footprint of our operations, our employees and our suppliers.
Find out more about our Green Initiative here
Responsible business
Around the world, we are committed to fair and ethical operations that respect the interests
of our stakeholders and recognize the importance of our natural environment. All of our Responsible Business activities are closely aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. White & Case is a signatory to the UN Global Compact. In support of our commitments as signatories, we have a Responsible Business Working Group and an Environmental Sustainability Committee.
For more information, read our 2023 Global Citizenship Review here
Connect with us
Experience White & Case
Virtual learning program
Enroll in one of our virtual learning programs and discover more about a day in the life of a White & Case lawyer. Develop your industry skills and build your knowledge as you learn about the types of work you will do on the job as a lawyer in Big Law.
Get started here
Careers website
Learn more about the Firm and our US student and graduate opportunities here
Inside White & Case
Discover White & Case through the eyes of our people.
Read more about life at the Firm and how we work here
Podcast
Whether you’re considering a career in Big Law, studying at law school or already one of us, our On the Record with White & Case podcast is where you can get to know our Firm and our people. Expect tips and advice, insights into our work and find out about what our lawyer do.
Follow the link to listen and subscribe to On The Record with White & Case
This podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Podbean.
Contact Us
For any questions related to the US summer program, please reach out to usgradrecruiting@whitecase.com
