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About the Role
DLA Piper's Employment group is seeking exceptional law students for their 2028 summer program in Austin, New York, and Palo Alto. The program offers a tailored experience with training, mentorship, and networking opportunities, providing 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 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 Class of 2029 law student.
- Demonstrated interest in employment law.
- 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.
- Indicate preferred DLA Piper office location in the cover letter.
- No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.
- Applicants not based in the jurisdiction of the posted position are not eligible for relocation assistance.
Skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Motivation to build legal skills
- Insight into client needs
- Innovation
- Creative thinking
- Teamwork
- Effective communication (verbal and written)
- Responsiveness
- Time management
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to manage competing demands
Location
- Austin
- New York
- Palo Alto
Work Type
- Hybrid with in-office expectations
- Summer Program
Experience Level
- Summer Associate
Education Level
- Law Student
Salary/Compensations
- $224,952
Benefits
- Mentorship
- Networking opportunities
- 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 careers.
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.