Summer Associate
We’re a world of opportunity, and the key to a global career.
Here, you’ll have the freedom to seize opportunities and discover your own path.
We’re not only one of the world’s leading law firms – we’re an innovative, inclusive place to start and grow your career.
If you are a third year law student, looking to start your career and make a valued contribution, take this fantastic opportunity to join DLA Piper Summer Associate programme, taking place between 14 July and 12 September 2025. Upon request, we could consider offering shorter internships.
It’s time to start a different kind of legal career!
YOUR SKILLS
Participants to our Summer Associate programme have always been highly talented people with an affinity to our values. You are a strong candidate if, among others:
- you have successfully passed all your exams with very good grades
- you have solid legal knowledge
- you have good command of general English (verbal and written)
- have an interest in international law and business
- you are self-motivated, pro-active, and have a positive 'can do' attitude
YOUR BENEFITS
The programme provides you with the opportunity to discover if a career in an international law firm is the right fit for you. Familiarise yourself with your practice group and give your career the best platform to develop and enhance your skills.
You’ll also develop your personal and professional skillset through experiences that will be valued in any sector you choose to continue into.
DLA Piper Summer Associate programme is an excellent chance for training, learning and development, as well as a genuine opportunity to experience a wide range of work and clients in a friendly, supportive and motivating environment. By attending our programme, you will have the opportunity to:
- experience the working environment in a top tier business law firm
- work co-operatively in a team, sharing information and knowledge
- improve communication, client relations, and team-working skills
- learn how to provide a professional, quality service in a timely manner, and respond effectively to requests from internal and external clients
- develop a flexible mindset by working in multi-jurisdictional ongoing projects for clients from various business sectors
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in applying for the Summer Associate programme, please make sure you upload your CV (including previous internships), a transcript of your grades and a motivation letter in which you mention your legal areas of interest. All documents should be in English and uploaded individually (word or pdf format).
For any other queries, please refer to monica.brusalis@dlapiper.com.