Internship

DLA Piper

. Attend an interactive induction in the Dubai office .

Posted 9/20/2026internshipDubai • United Arab EmiratesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates a strong foundation in law with a focus on global business and commercial law, complemented by a proactive and collaborative approach to client work and continuous learning.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Law DegreeAAB At A-Level2:1 Undergraduate DegreeProactive And Self-MotivatedCollaborative Approach

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Soft Skills

Enthusiasm For LearningAbility To Build Strong RelationshipsCommitment To Continuous LearningAbility To Consider Evidence And Different ViewpointsOwnership Of Work

Industry Keywords

Global BusinessCommercial LawLegal TechnologySustainabilityResponsible Business

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Attend an interactive induction in the Dubai office
Attend court hearings
Work directly with clients on real client matters
Collaborate with colleagues and leading professionals
Gain hands-on experience of life at a global law firm
Explore the intersection of law, business, and technology
Contribute meaningfully to high-value client work
Participate in structured learning opportunities
Build relationships with partners, lawyers, trainees, supervisors, buddies, and mentors
Explore legal technology, sustainability, and responsible business

Requirements

What you’ll need

Law student in the second year of a three-year degree, third year of a four-year degree, final year of study, or a graduate/career changer; or non-law student in the final year of a degree, or a graduate/career changer
If the law degree is not recognised as a qualifying law degree in the country/jurisdiction of application, must be in the final year of study or a graduate/career changer
AAB at A-Level or equivalent
On track to achieve, or have already achieved, a 2:1 undergraduate degree or equivalent
Right to work full time for the duration of the programme in the chosen location
Must not require visa sponsorship
Submit only one application per year for one Summer Internship programme
Genuine interest in global business and commercial law
Enthusiasm for learning and exploring different practice areas
Proactive, self-motivated, and driven
Collaborative approach and ability to build strong relationships
Commitment to continuous learning and development
Ability to consider evidence and different viewpoints before reaching well-reasoned conclusions
Ownership of work and commitment to high-quality outcomes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Four-week, in-person, paid internship
Structured learning opportunities
Supervisors, buddies, and mentors
Opportunity to attend court hearings
Hands-on experience with clients and high-value matters
Professional skills development
Networking with partners, lawyers, trainees, and fellow interns