Hello!For White & Case’s question, “Please use the space below to provide details of any careers events you have attended (e.g. insight days, workshops, presentations etc.). These do not need to be White & Case specific. (Max. 350 words)”:
(a) What structure should I follow?
(b) Can I refer to virtual events such as those run by TCLA? I am an international student so, apart from one Open Day, I do not have much in-person experience. Virtual events have therefore been particularly valuable for me.
I would appreciate feedback from anyone who has applied, and also from @Abbie Whitlock and @Andrei Radu , who are known for their structure and strategies here in TCLA
Thank you in advance!
Happy to help
The way that I would structure the answer is as follows:1. Short introduction
Briefly state the range of events you have attended and how they've supported your understanding of commercial law
2. Key events
For each event, I would include:
- Name & organiser (e.g. TCLA workshop, firm open day, other virtual experience)
- What you learned (e.g. practice area insights, commercial awareness, or specific skills)
- Impact on you (e.g. how this shaped your interests, clarified firm preferences, or built confidence)
3. Final takeaway
I would summarise how these experiences have strengthened your motivation for commercial law and informed your application to White & Case.
In relation to whether you can include virtual events such as TCLA - yes, you can absolutely include them! Firms understand that applicants, especially international students, often rely on them to gain an insight into specific firms. What matters is what you gained from these events, not whether the event was in person.
You could potentially add a short line for context, for example: "As an international student, virtual events such as TCLA's workshops have been particularly valuable in giving me consistent access to industry insights"
I hope that helps, and best of luck with the application!
