To contact our legal recruitment team, please email [email protected] or call +49 69 29994 0. Our global training programme is also complemented in Germany by a variety of individual courses covering legal, financial, general and business skills as well as English language courses. Our virtual learning program in Germany offers law students and graduates the opportunity to get a first-hand insight into life as a White & Case lawyer in Germany and learn about the realities of cross-border law. There are no costs to the program; It is self-directed to fit your schedule, and no application form or legal knowledge is required. Monthly lectures give you an overview of topics and working methods in individual practice groups, with discussions on examples of best practice as well as traditional issues from various areas of law. If you decide to start your legal career at White & Case, there are many avenues available to you. Whether you are an articling student, legal intern or articling student, we ensure that you are actively involved in the content of the work from the outset. In addition to an up-to-date CV and cover letter, candidates must submit proof of qualification (e.g. Abitur, exam certificates, proof of completion, professional references, etc.).
Your cover letter should include your location, desired area of law and, if applicable, the desired duration of the contract. „During my studies, I did an internship at White & Case in Frankfurt in the Real Estate practice group. I really liked the atmosphere from the beginning and wanted to get to know the company better. That`s why I applied for the position of legal clerk after the first state exam. We build on 150 years of legal advisory history in Germany and, together with our internationally integrated consulting firm, we are one of the largest law firms in Germany. Can I apply with a foreign degree or as a paralegal? We review each application individually and check whether we can offer you a suitable position based on your qualifications. However, we would like to emphasize that we are mainly looking for qualified candidates in Germany. You will gain insight into the fast and innovative projects our lawyers are working on and gain valuable skills by taking on realistic legal tasks. This tutorial is recognized on our application forms and is a great way to demonstrate your interest in law and the white & case. We are proud of our long-standing reputation for high-quality legal advice in Germany – we have provided our clients with exemplary legal advice in their most important national and international cases. The Learning Forum is our global platform for promoting the education and training of our lawyers with seminars for employees, local partners and consultants. What should I include in my cover letter? We`d love to know what motivates you to apply for the job.
Your cover letter should also include your preferred location, preferred area of law, and, if applicable. Include your preferred contract period. We encourage candidates who have previously worked for us (ideally as part of their legal internship) to complete their elective internship in one of our international offices. You work with a partner to find the right goal as part of your career planning. To work with White & Case, you must have a strong interest in business issues and be able to convince by the strength of your personality and your excellent English skills, preferably acquired abroad. Our lawyers will inform you about all the taxes your company has to pay in Germany. You will be assigned a supervisor, mentor and companion who will support you through the process and challenge you to find your passion in law and reach your full potential. Our training and mentorship opportunities, offered by leading practitioners in our practice groups, will help you become an excellent lawyer.
If you`re a globally oriented person who enjoys working across borders and cultures, you`ll appreciate the chance to work with colleagues from around the world, often on issues that span multiple jurisdictions. With more than 2,000 lawyers in 44 offices in 30 countries, White & Case is one of the leading international law firms. Through its extensive global network, White & Case has global expertise in commercial law and in-depth industry and market knowledge. Wherever you are, we want to give everyone the opportunity to get to know us. We are committed to excellence – our work is demanding and we reward high performance. Our employees not only have a high level of intelligence and academic excellence, but are also creative, pragmatic and innovative. They are able to perform tasks accurately, efficiently, collaboratively and on time.