White & Case

Global culture

Over the past 100 years, we’ve built an unrivalled network of 44 offices in 30 countries. That investment is the foundation for White & Case’s client work in 180 countries today.

Our concept of being truly global is underpinned not only by the vast diversity within the Firm, but by the types of clients we service. Many White & Case clients are multinational organisations with complex needs, meaning the very nature of our work requires multiple offices to work seamlessly together. Our teams in Melbourne and Sydney work with clients in every state of Australia and around the globe on all aspects of the energy, infrastructure and mining & metals sectors, and on high-profile public market and private equity M&A transactions.

Global Citizenship

Our people commit their time and their expertise to making an impact on the world. Global Citizenship is how we aspire to make a real difference to our communities - comprising pro bono, volunteering, charitable giving, legal education and environmental sustainability.

As a graduate in our Australian offices, you will have unparalleled opportunities to participate in cutting-edge pro bono work on issues that matter to you. Our lawyers across Australia have been fortunate to work with organisations such as the ELLA Foundation and Babseacle, as well as work on global projects for the United Nations.

Global Citizenship sits at the core of the Firm, and as such, our graduates are expected to get involved with areas of interest, as well as drive their own initiatives with the assistance of our partnership.

Our offer

This is a Firm where you can make a real difference, work on cutting-edge deals that make the headlines and help shape the world we live in.

Vacation clerkships

A vacation clerkship is a great way to experience first-hand what life is like as a graduate at White & Case.

As a part of our four-week vacation clerkship in either our Sydney or Melbourne office, you’ll be welcomed into our team, where you’ll undertake a number of meaningful and challenging tasks.

Throughout the clerkship, you will:

  • Learn about the Firm and our practice areas in Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific region

  • Discover our graduate program, including our overseas seat opportunities

  • Join in social events, network and get to know our people

  • Do real client work: draft memorandums; write client alerts; research areas of the law; and attend meetings or court hearings, for example

  • Learn about different practice areas and deepen your knowledge of the law

  • Have continual support and feedback through your allocated supervisor, mentor and buddy

Graduate program

Join a diverse group of globally minded graduates for our 18-month program. Expect to take on real responsibility, learn non-stop and feel supported at every stage. Build friendships and personal connections that can last a lifetime.

We structure our Graduate Program to meet both your short-term career goals and long-term aspirations. You will work through three six-month rotations, taking into account your preferences, to fully equip you with the necessary skills to become a skilled, globally commercial lawyer. We also offer a guaranteed international seat as one of your rotations, at one of our APAC offices.

We encourage anyone interested in joining the Firm as a graduate to apply for our vacation clerkship programs. For more information, please visit: www.whitecase.com/australiagrad