Task Prioritization & Professional Communication

Learn how to prioritize your time and communicate like a successful lawyer at a global law firm.

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 1-2 hours and self-paced.
Stand out in your application to White & Case. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Task Prioritization & Professional Communication

Why complete this Job Simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at White & Case. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced

1-2 hours

No grades

No assessments

Intermediate

In this simulation, you will step into the role of a trainee lawyer (referendar) at the international law firm White & Case in Germany. This experience is designed to help you develop the soft skills essential for succeeding in a fast-paced corporate legal environment, especially in cross-functional and cross-border teams.

While technical expertise is vital, it’s your ability to communicate clearly, prioritize effectively, and manage stakeholder expectations under pressure that will set you apart in your legal career. These tasks reflect the day-to-day realities of being part of a global firm like White & Case.

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at White & Case. No live sessions, all self-paced.
Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extracurricular activity.
Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Communication

Legal Structure

Prioritization

Introduction from White & Case

Tasks

Intro & Scenario

Background context and your project team

Your role

As a referendar seated in the Capital Markets team at White & Case Germany, you’re gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced, international legal environment. The team works on cross-border transactions, such as bond issuances and IPOs, often under tight deadlines.

You’ll support the team by assisting with internal tasks, including organizing documents, preparing materials, and keeping track of moving parts. At the same time, you’re expected to develop key soft skills: how to manage your time, communicate clearly, and stay focused under pressure.

Your goal

Prioritize competing internal requests by reviewing messages and structuring a short daily action plan.
Communicate delays or shifting availability to colleagues through clear, professional internal messages.

Intro & Scenario

Background context and your project team

Your role

Your goal

Prioritize competing internal requests by reviewing messages and structuring a short daily action plan.
Communicate delays or shifting availability to colleagues through clear, professional internal messages.

Reviews

4.6

I enjoyed the realistic workplace scenarios and the focus on professional communication. The simulation helped me understand how to manage competing priorities, communicate delays effectively, and maintain professionalism under pressure. The practical exercises made the learning experience engaging and relevant to real-world legal work.

Student, Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya

I appreciated how practical and realistic the tasks were. The scenarios reflected genuine challenges junior lawyers face, especially in high-pressure environments. It helped me understand not only legal concepts but also the importance of professional communication, prioritization, and time management. The program felt immersive and valuable for career readiness.

Student, University of the Punjab

The job simulation program has helped me handle task prioritization more efficiently in a fast-paced environment. When I was applying for paralegal positions in law firms, I immediately recognized how the setup works and realized that they often operate in a “plug-and-play” manner. Participating in this simulation has been a great way to develop the soft skills needed for such scenarios.

Student, Philippine Christian University