About this programme
Gain first-hand experience of working at DLA Piper with our in-person Summer Internship. Our three and a half week paid programme starts with a three-day induction event held in the London office followed by time working in your chosen office location. This is the gateway to our International Training Programme and will provide you with opportunities to explore your interests and make informed career choices. We only recruit trainees through the Summer Internship.
Programme overview
Watch our London Summer Internship Induction week 2023, where we welcomed over 100 Summer Interns from the UK and Ireland for four days of interactive workshops, networking, social events and talks from our senior business leaders. Following these four days, our interns returned to complete two weeks of work experience in their chosen office location, across two different practice groups.
Accessibility
At DLA Piper, we are committed to making reasonable adjustments and removing disability-related barriers. This is so everyone, irrespective of a visible or non-visible disability, neurodivergence, a long-term health condition or injury, has an equitable opportunity to succeed in our recruitment process.
If you think you may need adjustments or additional support to enable you to participate in our recruitment process, please get in touch with our Early Careers team and we will be happy to support you.
We understand that sharing your needs with us may feel daunting. We will have an open discussion with you about what will work best for you in the recruitment process, and you only need to share what you feel comfortable with. Our team will ensure that the information you provide will be treated confidentially. The information will only be shared with others involved in the process, on your approval, and where necessary.
We will use the information you share to put adjustments in place for you at any stage, or at multiple stages, of the recruitment process. This is to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, and to have an equitable opportunity to perform and thrive.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you accept Summer Internship applications from non-law students?
Yes, we do. You can apply for the programme if you are in your final year of study of a non-law degree. You are also eligible to apply if you are a graduate or looking for a career change.
Can I do a Summer Internship in one office and apply to another for a training contract?
You should apply for a Summer Internship in the office where you would like your training contract to be based. Candidates are only able to apply to one location (UK, UAE, Ireland or Hong Kong) and one programme per annum.
What are your minimum academic requirements?
We do not have minimum academic requirements for undergraduate degrees in the UK.
Please note if you have completed your further legal studies – PGDL, LPC or SQE – you must have obtained a minimum degree classification of a Merit.
Do you accept mitigating circumstances for academic results?
If you do have any mitigating circumstances that you would like to be taken into consideration alongside your application, please contact us to discuss further.
Can I apply for a Summer Internship if I have already completed my degree?
Yes, we accept applications from those who have already completed their law degree – as well as from non-law graduates currently undertaking the PGDL or LPC.
Will there be an opportunity to start my International Training Programme sooner?
As we recruit two years in advance, during your 2024 Summer Internship, you will be assessed for a training contract starting in 2026. There are however some instances where we can accommodate an alternative start date year, subject to business needs.