White & Case Applications 2020/21

[hajratahir11]

Hi all, was just wondering if anyone that has applied to the WC Winter scheme has heard back? I applied on the 10th of October but am still waiting for a response. Thanks!

 

[Lawbour]

They've recently started handing out rejections and invites for training contracts - I reckon they'll get to work on Winter VS after that?

 

[Staples]

I applied on 19th October, haven’t heard anything yet

 

[TM]

White & Case seem to have a strong focus on grades. Chambers Student say that they are looking for a solid 2.1. What does that entail? How solid should the 2.1 be?

 

[Jen E C]

White & Case seem to have a strong focus on grades. Chambers Student say that they are looking for a solid 2.1. What does that entail? How solid should the 2.1 be?

I think 'strong 2:1' usually implies a 65 and above, and 'high 2:1' implies 67 and above. Not sure where exactly 'solid' would fall, but I would guess it's around the 65 mark.

 

[arbitracion]

Hi guys, I'm about to send off my application for the winter vac scheme at White & Case (deadline is today). However, given that it's on a rolling basis, should I just wait and apply for a spring vac scheme?

 

[Daniel Boden]

Hi guys, I'm about to send off my application for the winter vac scheme at White & Case (deadline is today). However, given that it's on a rolling basis, should I just wait and apply for a spring vac scheme?

yeah I probably would if that's the case! Will give you a better chance I'd imagine especially if you have no preference dates wise

 

[arbitracion]

yeah I probably would if that's the case! Will give you a better chance I'd imagine especially if you have no preference dates wise

great, thanks! what if I apply and list both winter and spring in my preferences?

 

[TM]

One of the sections In White & Case applications asks to provide details of any careers events you have attended, does this means that I should state all the law firms?

 

[Jessica Booker]

One of the sections In White & Case applications asks to provide details of any careers events you have attended, does this means that I should state all the law firms?

yes - any events. If you have been to many then maybe think on focusing on the most relevant.

 

[SLKEJRWOI97]

Hi all,

Does anyone have any idea on how long the Cover Letter should be? I think mine is too long (size 10 Arial) and spreads on two pages.

Thanks!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi all,

Does anyone have any idea on how long the Cover Letter should be? I think mine is too long (size 10 Arial) and spreads on two pages.

Thanks!

Generally no longer than a page and a half, but some firms are explicit with word count or say it should be no more than a page, so check the instructions.

 

[Staples]

Hi all,

Does anyone have any idea on how long the Cover Letter should be? I think mine is too long (size 10 Arial) and spreads on two pages.

Thanks!

Mine was around a page and a half, unfortunately the guidelines on the website are very vague -

How long should the covering letter be?
The covering letter should be long enough to outline your experience but short enough to maintain the reader's interest.

What should I include in my covering letter?
The covering letter should highlight a commitment to a career in international law, a clear articulation of why you want to work at White & Case and the requisite skills or experience you have to become a successful trainee solicitor.

 

[castrooo]

Has anyone heard back re the spring vacation scheme application for White?

 

[SLKEJRWOI97]

Has anyone heard back re the spring vacation scheme application for White?

Also waiting to hear back

 

[Aspiring.lawyer.to.be]

Did anyone apply for spring vac scheme? Do you get video int invites sent out to everyone? Or do they review your application first?

 

[CF]

Did anyone apply for spring vac scheme? Do you get video int invites sent out to everyone? Or do they review your application first?

Hi, from having applied to W&C during a previous cycle, they screen applications before video interview invites are sent out.

 

[Dwight]

When should we expect to hear back for the summer vac scheme?

 

[SecretSantaxx]

Hey! When did you guys apply?

 

[Aspiring.lawyer.to.be]

Hey! Did anyone get responses?