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About the Role

DLA Piper's Investment Funds group is seeking exceptional law students for their summer program. This program offers a tailored experience working on transactional matters, pro bono opportunities, in-depth training, and networking through social events. It provides insight into life as an associate at DLA Piper over a 10-week period.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, including working at a computer for extended periods, participating in digital/virtual conference calls, and attending meetings.
• Work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a law student from the Class of 2029.
• Demonstrated interest in Investment Funds.
• Background or education in business or finance is ideal.
• Must apply directly online; application materials should not be sent by email.
• Include a resume, cover letter, and law school transcript (if available) with the application.
• In the cover letter, indicate preferred DLA Piper office location and interest in the 2027 summer (1L), 2028 summer (2L), or both.
• No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.
• Applicants not based in the jurisdiction where the position is posted are applying voluntarily and are not eligible for relocation assistance.

Skills

• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Motivation to build legal skills
• Ability to gain insight into client needs
• Innovative thinking
• Creative thinking
• Ability to thrive on challenge
• Teamwork

Location

• Austin
• Boston
• Chicago
• New York
• San Francisco
• Washington, DC

Work Type

• Hybrid with in-office expectations
• Summer Program

Experience Level

• 1L (2027 summer)
• 2L (2028 summer)

Education Level

• Law student

Salary/Compensations

• $224,952

Benefits

• Tailored experience working on transactional matters
• Pro bono opportunities
• In-depth training focused on development
• Assigned team for support and feedback
• Networking opportunities through social events

About the Company

• DLA Piper is bold, exceptional, collaborative, and supportive.
• People are the backbone, heart, and soul of the firm.
• DLA Piper is a place to engage in meaningful work and grow your career.

Equal Opportunity

• DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.