Legal Intern

Position Summary

We are looking for a legal intern to join our International Arbitration practice in the Shanghai office. You will be joining a truly international team led by a lawyer who has practised in the US, UK, Hong Kong and Singapore, and who specializes in international arbitration and dispute resolution across the world. To thrive in this role, you will need strong academic credentials and a genuine passion for international arbitration, litigation and both oral and written advocacy.

The internship is for 3 months, with the possibility of extension based on performance and business needs.

Our Practice Area

White & Case has a long history in China, having established its first office in Hong Kong in 1978, and has been practicing in China for 40 years.

Our Mainland China Practice team advises on market-leading transactions, demonstrating experience in banking, capital markets, corporate/M&A, international arbitration, white collar/investigation and international trade.

Our team is composed of English, US and Singapore-qualified lawyers, as well as lawyers trained in PRC law. This combination of qualifications ensures we are deeply connected to the local business community, and our deal experience over many years means we understand how to help our clients achieve their strategic objectives in Chinese and foreign markets. The majority of our lawyers are fluent in Mandarin and English.

We work with an almost equal balance of local and multinational corporations in China in their business and transactional activities across a broad spectrum of industries, including those which are highly regulated.

As a legal intern in our international arbitration practice, you will be working in an exciting environment, handling challenging, time-sensitive matters that demand a dynamic approach and resilience of character.

Duties and Accountabilities

• Conduct legal research under the laws of various legal jurisdictions relevant to cross-border disputes and international arbitration
• Assist with factual and legal analysis of disputes
• Translate and review legal documents, correspondence and evidence
• Assist with preparation of submissions, memoranda, case summaries and hearing bundles in arbitration matters
• Assist in the preparation for and conduct of hearings, including organizing materials and supporting counsel during hearings
• Help with the coordination of arbitration filings, procedural steps and case timelines
• Handle ad hoc assignments

Qualifications

• Law Student (LLB or LLM) from a top China law school, exchange in an English-speaking jurisdiction preferred
• Excellent academic credentials
• Strong legal analysis skills and interest in both common and civil law systems as well as international legal frameworks
• Prior internship experience in disputes, arbitration or litigation is preferred
• Experience in international moot competitions such as Vis or Jessup is preferred
• Native Mandarin and fluent English is essential, with strong English reading and writing skills
• Hardworking with attention to detail
• Computer literacy 
• Good communication skills
• Client service focus
• Team player

Location

This position is based in Shanghai

Equal Opportunities

White & Case is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, 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.

If you require assistance and/or adjustment to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email us. We will be happy to work with you.

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.

The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

Note to Recruitment Agencies

Our internal Recruitment team manages all aspects of lateral hiring. All agencies must have signed terms of business—specific to the relevant office—before submitting any candidates. CVs or applications sent directly to White & Case partners or employees will also not be considered formal introductions. If you have questions, please contact the relevant Recruitment team. We work with our preferred suppliers when engaging agencies.