Saudi Arabia
Get ready to make your mark
Be part of our growth story in the Middle East. Join us as a trainee in Riyadh and you'll work on some of the highest-profile matters for the most prominent clients in the region. Benefit from being part of a supportive and friendly team, with deep local roots, as well as the strength of a top-ranked global law firm.
Reasons to join our Saudi Law Trainee Program
It's an exciting time to start your career here.
We have been advising clients in the Middle East for almost 40 years, often on their most complex global and local legal challenges. We're committed to building our business in this exciting part of the world, and you'll benefit from the chance to take on real responsibility and accelerate your own career.
Build the friendships and personal connections that will last a lifetime and get the training and experience to become a top lawyer in one of the most exciting and rapidly evolving parts of the world.
What we’re looking for
Students and graduates with LLB qualification from a Saudi University and seeking to obtain their Saudi License to Practice
Academic qualifications (minimum of 3.5 GPA out of 4.0 or 4.5 GPA out of 5.0)
Native Arabic speaker (fluent in written and spoken Arabic)
A genuine interest in and commitment to pursuing an international legal career, including attaining an international LLM qualification before consideration for associate role
Saudi Law Trainee Program overview
Learn more about the program and what to expect.
Now that you've successfully completed the assessments and accepted our offer, it's time to make a start in the office. You will join one of two intakes, in September or March, and receive a full induction covering everything you need for a successful start in your new team.
Support for your growth and development
Everyone needs back-up. Not only will you work directly with our partners and senior associates, you'll have the benefit of a dedicated supervisor and ongoing support from the HR team.
Together, they'll ensure that your skills, knowledge and practical experience are constantly expanded.
During the training contract, you’ll move between four* different seats. This is your chance to learn about different areas of the law and the work we do on some of the most notable deals in Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East region and beyond.
From day one, you’ll be doing real work for real clients as part of a team including associates and partners. Put your legal knowledge into action for our clients’ benefit and challenge yourself to grow and develop as a lawyer in this fast-growing and exciting part of the world.
* For holders of an LLM, this may be reduced to three
You’ll get a full induction into each new seat and work closely with a supervisor. Typical tasks will include:
- Attending client and internal meetings
- Producing notes of meetings
- Undertaking legal research
- Proofreading documents
- Attending trials and hearings
- Attending events and networking
- Pro bono work
We will provide you with all the support and professional development you need to become the best lawyer you can be. You’ll have the chance to own your career progression, with comprehensive training and development programs and many opportunities to get specialist insight.
All trainees will also attend ongoing training and development sessions and events to make sure that they develop all the skills needed to be a successful lawyer at White & Case. This starts with an induction in our Riyadh office.
As well as our comprehensive legal training program, you can expect on-the-job learning, in-house courses, access to our award-winning coaching office and more.
Events
Before you apply, we encourage you to get to know the Firm, our culture and our people at an online or in-person event.
These include:
- Open days/Insight events – get to meet some of our people and find out more about our Firm and the Saudi Law Trainee Program
- Insight scheme – spend time with us in our Riyadh office
The application and interview process
Co-op trainee internships and vacation schemes 2025
The best way to experience life at White & Case is to join as a co-op trainee intern while you are completing your studies or participate in one of our two-week vacation schemes.
We aim to recruit for our trainee program through our co-op trainee internships and vacation schemes, which is also an opportunity for you to find out if we are the right firm for you.
You will have the opportunity to undertake meaningful work alongside leading lawyers in their field, as well as take part in learning sessions to discover more about the Firm.
Co-op trainee interns will be paid a competitive stipend to cover expenses during the program.
The application process for our co-op trainee internships and vacation schemes will include the following steps:
- Online application form
- Video interview
- Interview
- Written exercise (for co-op trainee internship)
Successful candidates will be offered a place on the relevant scheme during which there will also be various assessment points, including interviews, individual and group exercises, set work tasks and feedback from the Firm.
Training contract applications
For those applying directly for our trainee program, without completing a vacation scheme or co-op trainee internship, the assessment pathway will include an online application form, video interview and an assessment day held in our Riyadh office.
When can I apply?
Applications open on 9 September 2024. Closing deadlines vary depending on which process you are applying for.
We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible, as we review applications on a rolling basis.
Ready to apply?
When it’s time to apply, complete our online application form. Join us and make a mark.