What are the responsibilities and job description for the International Arbitration Fellow position at White & Case LLP?
Firm Summary
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 47 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 and shared services centers; 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.
Program Overview
The White & Case International Arbitration Fellows Program is a world-class program that provides LLMs and international attorneys the opportunity to work on pioneering Latin American matters as part of a global law firm. As an Arbitration Fellow, you will participate in our nine-month Fellowship working with our Latin American Arbitration Team in our Americas offices including Miami, New York, and Washington, DC. You will work with internationally recognized partners and practitioners on cutting-edge international disputes. You will gain valuable insight into what we do and what it means to represent clients involved in complex international commercial and investment arbitrations by working with and observing our lawyers.
You will also receive feedback regarding your work over the course of the Fellowship, attend specialized training sessions and social events, and network with Fellows and attorneys in other practice groups across the Americas. Upon completion of the Fellowship, you will become part of the global White & Case alumni program, which offers networking and business development opportunities throughout your career.
Application Process
Applications are accepted from LL.M. law students and international attorneys through January 15, 2025. To apply for this fellowship, please submit the following documents:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Law school transcripts (when available)
Selection Process
The Fellowship is highly competitive, and a successful candidate will possess:
- Strong academic credentials
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Leadership abilities
- Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese
Finalists will be invited for virtual or in-person interviews as applicable.
Location and Reporting
This is a hybrid in-office/remote role which can be based in our New York, Washington D.C., or Miami offices.
Equal Opportunities
White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our Firm's policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.
Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact talent.acquisition@whitecase.com.
Benefits at White and Case
White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.
The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
