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About the Role
DLA Piper's Litigation group is seeking exceptional law students for its summer program. This program offers a tailored experience working on trials, appeals, and related counseling, along with pro bono opportunities. It includes in-depth training, mentorship, and networking events to provide insight into life as an associate at DLA Piper.
Responsibilities
- Work on trials, appeals, and related counseling.
- Participate in pro bono opportunities.
- Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
- Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence efficiently and responsively.
- Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
- Meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
- Foster positive work relationships.
- Comply with all firm policies and practices.
- Engage in 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 Class of 2029 law student.
- Demonstrated interest in litigation.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods, including on-screen reading and typing; participating in digital/virtual conference calls; participating in meetings as needed.
Skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Motivation to build legal skills
- Insight into client needs
- Innovation
- Creative thinking
- Teamwork
Location
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Boston
- Chicago
- Los Angeles
- Miami
- New York
- Philadelphia
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- Seattle
- Washington, DC
Work Type
- Hybrid with in-office expectations
Experience Level
- 1L (2027 summer)
- 2L (2028 summer)
Education Level
- Law student
Salary/Compensations
- $224,952
About the Company
- DLA Piper is bold, exceptional, collaborative, and supportive.
- Our people are the backbone, heart, and soul of our firm.
- DLA Piper is a place where you can 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.