Summer
Internship

Summer Internship

Explore the intersection between law and business. Discover how an international law firm makes an impact in Spain and across the world. Develop the foundation of skills you need for a global legal career. You’ll do all this and more across our two-month internship in our Madrid office, taking place in June, July and August annually. 

This isn’t just a chance to shadow our lawyers. You’ll play a real role in our teams and take on real responsibility from day one. You’ll experience the cutting edge of the legal sector and how law can unlock potential across the world and in your own career. That includes seeing how a purpose-led organisation makes a difference through our pro bono work and sustainability commitments. 

The internship is your chance to see if law is a career you can thrive in. You’ll also develop your personal and professional skills through experiences that will be valued in any sector you choose to continue into. We’ll ask you to choose your preferred practice groups when you apply and will try to assign you to one of these for the programme.

During the internship, you'll: 

• Work on a variety of interesting challenges across different sectors. 
• Join a diverse and friendly team while collaborating with colleagues across the world. 
• Have opportunities to engage with initiatives beyond your role, including technology, sustainability and pro bono work. 
• Develop essential business skills through our extensive learning programmes and supportive culture. 
• Be supported by a strong network of supervisors, buddies and mentors to develop confidence and identify your own personal and professional goals. 
• Be part of an international early careers community full of talented colleagues who’ll become part of your global network. 
• Enjoy a working environment where your wellbeing is always a priority and your workload will be managed to ensure you can always deliver your best.

What do we look for?

You don’t need any legal experience for this programme. We look for people with the skills for success at DLA Piper and in a legal career. These include:

• A motivation to work in the legal industry.
• Taking pride in every aspect of your work, where no detail is too small.
• Connecting with others to create strong, lasting relationships.
• Adapting your approach depending on the situation and in the face of any obstacles or setbacks.
• Strong communication, drafting and analytical skills. 
• Commercial awareness with an interest in legal and business news. 

Please note: Applications for our 2025 programme will open in January 2025.

Am I eligible?

You’ll need to be a strong English (at least C1 level) and Spanish speaker, reader and writer. Also: 

• You’ll be a current law student in your penultimate or final year of undergraduate study.
• You’ll be on track to achieve a GPA of 7 for dual bachelor’s degree and GPA of 7.5 for single bachelor’s degree.
• You’ll have the right to work in Spain for the duration of the programme (35 hours per week). We are unable to sponsor visas for the Summer Internship.

Key dates

• Applications open: January 2025
• Application deadline: April 2025
• Internship duration: Two months
• Internship start date: June 2025
• Internship end date: End of July 2025