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Summer Intern
DLA Piper. Attend court hearings . Work directly with clients and contribute to real client matters . Collaborate with leading professionals, partners, lawyers and trainees . Participate in an interactive induction in London .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates a strong foundation in commercial law and the ability to engage with clients and legal professionals. Exhibits proactive learning, collaboration, and a commitment to high-quality outcomes in legal practice.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Commercial Law KnowledgeClient Relationship ManagementProactive LearningCollaborative ApproachHigh-Quality Work Commitment
ATS Keywords
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Soft Skills
Enthusiasm for LearningSelf-MotivatedDrivenAbility to Consider EvidenceStrong Relationship Building
Tools & Technologies
Legal Technology
Industry Keywords
Court HearingsStructured Learning ActivitiesGlobal BusinessSustainabilityResponsible Business
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Attend court hearings
- Work directly with clients and contribute to real client matters
- Collaborate with leading professionals, partners, lawyers and trainees
- Participate in an interactive induction in London
- Gain insight into commercial law practice and sector groups
- Complete structured learning activities
- Build relationships with supervisors, buddies and mentors
- Explore legal technology, sustainability and responsible business
- Develop skills, behaviours and mindset for a career as a commercial lawyer
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 relevant jurisdiction, must be in the final year of study or be 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
- Meet the entry requirements set out on the University of Law website
- Right to work full time for the duration of the programme in the chosen location
- DLA Piper cannot sponsor visas for the Summer Internship programme
- 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- Paid two- to three-week internship
- Structured learning opportunities
- Supervisors, buddies and mentors
- Interactive induction and networking opportunities
- Professional skills development
- Hands-on experience with client work
- Exposure to legal technology, sustainability and responsible business
- Support and guidance for career development