Trainee - Disputes

Roles at this level provide relevant legal work experience to support admission as a qualified lawyer. Their primary focus is on learning and developing essential legal skills while contributing to the overall matter resolution and day-to-day operations of the team. They do this by supporting qualified lawyers with straightforward legal tasks, as below.

Conducts research on legal issues, applicable law, and statutes to support case preparation and strategy

Produces first drafts of basic legal documents

Organizes and maintains case files, ensuring proper filing of required documents so that they are up-to-date and readily accessible

Handles basic day-to-day communication with clients to gather information and respond to inquiries

Handles administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings and filing documents

No supervisory responsibility

Works under supervision

Requisite legal education

Strong analytical skills to support on legal matters

Experience delivering quality work whilst managing competing deadlines

Good communication skills

White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.

With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world’s key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work. It’s not just about our global network of offices;

it’s the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It’s one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. And why we attract a diverse group of people.

Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.

Position Summary We are seeking a motivated trainee to join our Disputes team for a paid, full-time internship from September 2027 to January 2028. The role is intended for law graduates enrolled in the Master’s Degree for Access to the Legal Profession ( Máster Universitario de Acceso a la Abogacía ).The trainee will work closely with partners, associates and other members of the Disputes team, supporting a broad range of domestic and cross-border litigation and arbitration matters.

This may include commercial, corporate and civil disputes, as well as the preparation of legal research, procedural submissions and case-management materials.

From day one, you will be immersed in high-profile and complex disputes, with meaningful exposure to client work that will help shape your professional capabilities for years to come. On a daily basis, you will address complex legal and commercial issues and gain experience across established and fast-growth markets, where legal and business frameworks continue to evolve.

Qualifications We are looking to recruit an outstanding trainee with a proactive approach and a genuine interest in gaining hands-on experience from day one. The successful candidate will be eager to work on sophisticated, high-value cross-border transactions in an international environment.

Candidates should hold a Law degree, demonstrate a solid academic background and be fluent in English, with the ability to work in English on a daily basis. They should show…