White & Case LLP
VAULT RANKINGS 2013
Headquarters: New York,
NY
38 offices
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• “International”
• “Friendly”
• “Stuffy”
• “Huge”
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Vault's Scoop
Uppers
• "Truly international work"
• "High quality work, even as a first-year"
• "Reasonable work-life balance"
Downers
• "Lack of transparency among management"
• "Unpredictable hours"
• "Slow periods"
ABOUT THIS COMPANY:
THE SCOOP
Founded 110 years ago, White & Case has grown from its New York beginnings to become a truly global law firm that is uniquely positioned to advise its clients in today’s G20 world. White & Case’s recent history has seen fundamental changes—from expansion in emerging markets to its leadership—remaking the firm’s identity while remaining a go-to firm for international matters with strong institutional ties to America’s corporate elite.
Break the Piggy Bank
Using their own savings accounts, Justin DuPratt White and George B. Case opened their eponymous firm in downtown Manhattan in 1901, profiting quickly thanks to their relationship with Henry P. Davison, a prominent financier who became a senior partner at JP Morgan & Company.
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Getting Hired
Tips from the inside
Vault’s Verdict: Foreign language skills and international connections are a huge bonus for White & Case candidates, but a slow-down in hiring has also led to an emphasis on recruiting from top schools.
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