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2025 U.S. Summer Program – 2L Candidates (Corporate)

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DLA Piper

Mar 19

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Legal
  • San Francisco, +8

AI generated summary

  • Candidates must be law students with at least four semesters completed, able to effectively communicate, produce quality work, meet deadlines, foster positive relationships, embrace firm values, and engage in both physical and sedentary activities.
  • Work alongside Corporate team on transactional matters and pro bono cases. Receive tailored training, feedback, and support from assigned team. Network through social events. Gain insight into junior associate life at DLA Piper. Ideal for candidates interested in corporate work.

Requirements

  • Please apply online and include a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and law school transcript.  Please indicate your preferred DLA Piper office location in your cover letter. 
  • General & Essential Job Expectations:
  • While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:
  • 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, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;
  • Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.
  • Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.
  • Law students must complete the equivalent of four semesters of law school prior to the start of our 2025 Summer Program.

Responsibilities

  • As a summer associate in our Corporate group, you will receive a tailored experience working on transactional matters along with pro bono opportunities. Our in-depth training focuses on your development and helps prepare you for the future. You will be assigned a team who will provide support and offer feedback, and you will be able to build your network through social events. Our 10-week program provides insight to what life is like as a junior associate at DLA Piper.
  • Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated interest in corporate work.

FAQs

What is the job title for the summer program being offered?

The job title is "2025 U.S. Summer Program – 2L Candidates (Corporate)."

Who is eligible to apply for this summer program?

The summer program is seeking exceptional 2L law students to apply.

What type of candidates are DLA Piper's Corporate group looking for?

DLA Piper is looking for candidates with an entrepreneurial mindset who are motivated to build their legal skills and gain insights into client needs.

What qualities does DLA Piper value in candidates for the summer program?

DLA Piper values innovators, creative thinkers, team players, and individuals who thrive on challenges.

What opportunity does the summer program provide for participants?

The summer program provides an opportunity for participants to build their legal skills and gain insight into client needs while working with a team.

How can candidates demonstrate their fit for this position?

Candidates can demonstrate their fit for the position by showcasing their entrepreneurial mindset, motivation to learn, creative thinking, and ability to work collaboratively in a challenging environment.

What is the focus area of this summer program?

The focus area of this summer program is on Corporate law.

When is the summer program scheduled to take place?

The summer program is scheduled for the summer of 2025.

How can interested candidates apply for the summer program?

Interested candidates should check DLA Piper's careers page or contact their recruitment team for details on the application process.

DLA Piper

Global law firm located in more than 40 countries

Law
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2005
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

DLA Piper is a global law firm capable of taking care of the most important legal needs of clients wherever they do business. With offices throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we represent more clients in a broader range of geographies and practice disciplines than virtually any other law firm in the world. Our lawyers have wide experience in arbitration, banking, competition and trade, as well as corporate crime and corporate finance. We have strong practices in employment, energy, hospitality and leisure, insurance, intellectual property, litigation, mergers and acquisitions and have developed key teams in pensions, private equity, real estate, tax, and technology. Attorney Advertising. To view our legal notices, please visit: www.dlapiper.com/legalnotices