What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2024 U.S. Summer Program – 1L Candidates (Litigation) position at DLA Piper Careers?
Come grow with us. DLA Piper is a place where each of us has the freedom to evolve and shape our careers. As you progress, you’ll deliver exceptional, innovative solutions – and create outstanding, sustainable results for our industry-shaping clients. You will have the opportunity to be surrounded by peers who possess complimentary expertise that allow for collaboration in finding solutions, and the chance to direct your own growth and pursue a wide range of practice opportunities for clients with diverse needs. Your brightest ideas will enhance how one of the world’s leading law firms combines practice-area expertise, modern industry insights and an expansive geographic footprint to help our clients shape their businesses and industries.
DLA Piper’s Litigation group is seeking exceptional 1L students to join the 2024 summer program in New York, Northern California, and Philadelphia. We are seeking candidates with an entrepreneurial mindset, who are motivated to build their legal skills and gain insight into client needs. We value innovators and creative thinkers. If you thrive on challenge and value teamwork, we want to hear from you.
As a summer associate in our Litigation group, you will receive a tailored experience working on trials, appeals, and related counseling 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 litigation. Law Review or Moot Court preferred.
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.
If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process or if you have any questions, please contact the Law School Recruiting Team. Candidates must apply directly online rather than sending application materials by email.
No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.
In accordance with both New York City and California’s Pay Transparency Law, the weekly pay for this position, if hired to work in either New York City or California, is currently expected to be $4,134.62.
Job Qualification:
Current first-year law students who expect to complete the equivalent of two semesters of law school prior to the start of the 2024 summer associate program.
No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.