White & Case 1L Diversity Fellowship

Application Period
December 1, 2023 - January 22, 2024
Deadline
Deadline: January 22, 2024
Eligibility

The diversity of our lawyers is a source of strength, and the nature of our clients’ needs requires collaboration across borders. We attract students who value learning about different cultures, experiences, languages and viewpoints. Our mission is to continue to build upon this strength and create an environment where all who work here are encouraged, assisted and inspired to reach their potential. Our commitment to inclusion has made us an employer of choice worldwide.

Fellowship description
As a White & Case 1L Diversity Fellowship recipient, you will participate in our ten-week Summer Program in Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Silicon Valley or Washington, DC. Fellows will participate in an intensive training program in addition to our Launch Your Career program in New York. You will partake in all aspects of the Summer Program, including our training sessions, ongoing mentorship opportunities, networking with our lawyers and attendance at social events. You will also gain valuable insight into what we do and what it means to practice law by working with and observing our lawyers. We know that timely and meaningful feedback is important to your professional growth, and you will receive feedback regarding your work over the course of the summer. A successful fellow will be invited to return to the Firm for the following summer.

Application process
Applications will be accepted from 1L law students beginning on December 1, 2023 and will be considered on a rolling basis through January 22, 2024.

To apply for this fellowship, please submit the following materials online at whitecase.com/usgraduates.

Email usgradrecruiting@whitecase.com with questions.
… Cover letter
… Résumé
… Undergraduate transcript
… First-year law school transcript (when available)
… A 500-word personal statement that indicates your interest in joining a global practice, as well as your commitment to enhancing our diverse culture at the Firm

The application process is open to all law students enrolled in an ABA-accredited 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.

Selection process and Instagram to find out more.
The selection process is highly competitive, and a successful candidate will possess:
… Strong academic credentials
… Excellent verbal and written communication skills
… Leadership abilities
… A demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in your community or at school
… The desire to pursue a global career in an international law firm

Finalists will be invited for interviews beginning in early 2024.

Class Level
1L