White & Case LLP

Also Known As: W&C, White & Case, White and Case

Law Firms

VAULT RANKINGS 2013

#17 Vault Law 100

#2 International

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GENERAL INFO

Headquarters: New York, NY
38 offices
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THE BUZZ…

• “International”
• “Friendly”
• “Stuffy”
• “Huge”

NEWS AND UPDATES

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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W&C SALARIES

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W&C SURVEY SAYS

OUR SURVEY SAYS

Vault’s Verdict: White & Case is the place to be if high-profile international work tickles your fancy, but a recent slowdown in work has left some juniors unfulfilled, while others get to jump into substantial work right away.

Associate Life

Satisfaction
• “[I have the] opportunity to do top-notch, interesting international work with very accomplished colleagues.”
• “The partners at this firm allow associates to grow professionally by giving them substantive work early on, which is all a young associate can ask for.”
• “There is not enough work in the firm to keep all associates busy.”
• “The work can be sporadic, with periods of high stress followed by periods of nothing. But when the work comes, it's pretty fulfilling and interesting.”

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DISCUSSIONS

New Topic: Should I give up Big-4 job to go to law school......or wait?
I am interested focusing on commercial litigation once I begin a legal career. I have accepted a position at a Big-4 accounting firm and I am in …

New Topic: Should I give up Big-4 job to go to law school......or wait?
I am interested focusing on commercial litigation once I begin a legal career. I have accepted a position at a Big-4 accounting firm and I am in …

New Topic: Legal Assistant Salary and Benefits? (2 replies)
Last reply: Hello Can anyone advise on the interview process for White and Case's London office? What is the firm culture like? Any interview tips/po …

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