White & Case UK ESG

Why complete this job simulation

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

Self-paced

1-2 hours

No grades

No assessments

Intermediate

Working at White & Case will launch, accelerate, and build your career, opening doors and relationships around the world.

Our virtual programme allows students to gain first-hand insight into life as a White & Case lawyer and experience the realities of working on cross-border environmental, social, and governance matters.

This programme is:

Open access and free for school students and undergraduates/graduates from any degree or discipline, as well as career changers
Accessible online from anywhere in the world with no application required
Self-paced with no deadlines – takes 1 to 2 hours to complete

No prior legal knowledge or work experience is required to participate in this course, and your work will not be used for assessment purposes.

Advance your skills and knowledge

This programme offers you the chance to develop crucial skills in ESG due diligence, legal analysis, and corporate sustainability, providing you with real-world experience that will set you apart during the application process.

If you’re globally minded and ambitious, join our programme today.

Please let us know if you require any additional support when completing our Virtual Learning Programme. Please contact our Disability and Support Champions on 020 7532 2899 or at [email protected] if you would like to speak to someone privately.

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 CV and LinkedIn as an extra curricular 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:

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Legal Analysis

Problem Solving

Risk Assessment

Written Communication

Introduction from White & Case

Tasks

Intro & Scenario

Background context and your project team

Your role

You are an associate in the ESG and Sustainability Practice Group at White & Case UK.
You work as part of a legal team tasked with advising corporate clients on complex ESG issues, particularly around environmental and social governance frameworks.

Your goal

Identify and assess key environmental and social risks associated with the target company, OML, and summarise these risks for the client, ranking them by severity using a coloured flagging system.
Review the company’s corporate statements to assess any greenwashing risks and provide recommendations to ensure the client avoids misleading claims related to sustainability efforts.

Intro & Scenario

Background context and your project team

Your role

You are an associate in the ESG and Sustainability Practice Group at White & Case UK.
You work as part of a legal team tasked with advising corporate clients on complex ESG issues, particularly around environmental and social governance frameworks.

Your goal

Identify and assess key environmental and social risks associated with the target company, OML, and summarise these risks for the client, ranking them by severity using a coloured flagging system.
Review the company’s corporate statements to assess any greenwashing risks and provide recommendations to ensure the client avoids misleading claims related to sustainability efforts.

Reviews

4.8

The program provided a realistic, hands-on experience of ESG due diligence and corporate legal analysis. I appreciated the clear instructions, structured tasks, and the opportunity to apply legal and regulatory frameworks to practical scenarios, which enhanced my understanding of greenwashing risks and acquisition considerations.

Student

I really appreciated how the program gave a realistic insight into the daily work of a legal professional at White & Case. The case studies and interactive exercises helped me understand practical applications of corporate law concepts, and the step-by-step guidance made the experience engaging and educational.

Student, Université Catholique de Lyon

valued the practical and commercially focused nature of the simulation, which reflected how ESG and sustainability risks are assessed in real corporate transactions. It provided hands-on experience applying legal frameworks and regulatory guidance to deliver clear, client-ready advice, while balancing legal risk management with commercial objectives.

Student