Register here using the green button above if you are a participating intern. If you are a buddy (at a receiving firm), click here.
WLG | exchange is a unique program facilitating relationship-building among young lawyers from World Law Group member firms. Unlike traditional one-to-one exchanges, WLG | exchange groups firms into clusters, so each firm sends and hosts two lawyers for one month. This arrangement results in a more diverse and comprehensive international experience for the exchangers and the host firms.
The program's primary objective is to encourage collaboration among young lawyers from different member firms by allowing them to establish a global network through exchanging knowledge about international law, business practices, and cultural norms.
Register now if your firm has selected you to participate in WLG | exchange.
What you need to know to register
It is a good idea to have responses prepared to these questions before beginning your registration to ensure your responses are complete.
1. Your bio
You will need to provide answers to these three questions to make up your mini-bio:
What type of law do you practice and for clients in what industry?
Why are you motivated in your practice and work?
How does your background make you a strategic partner with clients?
Here is a sample of a good mini-bio.
Valeria joined the firm's Intellectual Property department as an Associate. Her practice focuses on Patent Registration procedures, with comprehensive support throughout the application process and grant and subsequent events, such as renewals and transfers. She is highly motivated by innovation and new technologies. Her technical expertise, due to her scientific background, contributes highly to her role as a strategic partner for the client toward the protection of intangible goods, especially in biotechnology and pharmacy.
2. Icebreakers
We ask a series of icebreaker questions to help others connect with you.
– What is the best advice you have ever received?
– What is your favorite hobby?
– What is your favorite book, movie, or podcast?
– What song are you currently playing on repeat?
– What is the most interesting place you have ever visited?
3. General registration questions
These are the easy questions; your name, practice areas, contact information, etc.
Only firms that have confirmed their participations in the program by March 31 can register lawyers through this page. If your firm is interested in participating in this program in the future, contact Ashley LeCroy, Manager, Member Development.