Summer Internship

DLA Piper

. Attend an interactive induction in London and connect with fellow interns .

Posted 9/20/2026internshipEdinburgh • United KingdomEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates a strong foundation in Scots Law with the ability to engage in complex client matters and collaborate effectively with legal professionals. Exhibits a commitment to continuous learning and a proactive approach to developing skills necessary for a career in commercial law.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Scots Law LLBDiploma in Professional Legal Practice (DPLP)2:1 Undergraduate DegreeCommercial LawLegal Technology

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Soft Skills

ProactiveSelf-MotivatedCollaborativeStrong Relationship BuildingCommitment to Continuous Learning

Industry Keywords

Global BusinessCommercial LawHigh-Quality OutcomesEvidence-Based ReasoningSustainabilityResponsible Business

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Attend an interactive induction in London and connect with fellow interns
Attend court hearings
Work directly with clients on real client matters
Collaborate with leading professionals, partners, lawyers and trainees
Contribute meaningfully to high-value, complex client work
Gain insight into commercial law, business and technology
Participate in structured learning opportunities
Explore legal technology, sustainability and responsible business
Build professional relationships with supervisors, buddies and mentors
Develop skills, behaviours and mindset for a career as a commercial lawyer

Requirements

What you’ll need

Law students in the penultimate or final year of an accredited Scots Law LLB, or law graduates
Non-law students must have already graduated and be undertaking the accelerated Scots Law LLB route
On completion of the LLB, must be eligible to commence the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice (DPLP)
Achieved AAAAB at Scottish Higher or 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
DLA Piper is unable to 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 to achieve goals
Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships
Commitment to continuous learning and development
Ability to consider evidence and different viewpoints before reaching well-reasoned conclusions
Commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid two to three week in-person internship
Structured learning opportunities
Network of supervisors, buddies and mentors
Interactive induction in London
Hands-on experience with client work
Professional skills development
Opportunity to attend court hearings and work directly with clients
Exposure to legal technology, sustainability, and responsible business
Collaboration with partners, lawyers and trainees