2027 Summer Internship - London

Allaboutlaw; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

DLA Piper in London offers a 3.5-week, in-person paid Summer Internship that highlights the impact we make in the UK and around the world while exploring the intersection of law, business and technology.

You’ll gain hands-on insight by attending hearings, working directly with clients and collaborating with leading professionals, taking ownership and contributing meaningfully as part of the team.

Responsibilities

• Attend hearings and client meetings
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas
• Contribute to real client matters
• Participate in structured learning sessions
• Receive mentorship to grow professionally
• Engage with legal tech and innovation initiatives

Job description

Careers grow faster when purpose is clear.

On our 3.5 week, in-person paid internship, you’ll see the impact we make in the UK and around the world while exploring the intersection of law, business and technology. You’ll start building the foundations of a global legal career, working collaboratively with colleagues and clients on high-value matters that shape industries.

From attending court hearings to working directly with clients and collaborating with leading professionals, you’ll gain hands-on insight into life at a global law firm. This internship goes beyond shadowing, you’ll be part of the team, trusted to take ownership and contribute meaningfully.

Discover how a global law firm combines legal expertise, business insight and innovation to deliver exceptional client outcomes. You’ll develop the skills, behaviours and mindset needed to thrive as a commercial lawyer, while building relationships with partners, lawyers and trainees who will guide your growth and development.

What you'll do:

• Start your journey with an interactive induction in London, connecting with fellow interns from across the programme, building your network from day one.
• Immerse yourself in complex work, gaining insight into how we help clients navigate change across our practice groups and sectors around the world.
• Join a collaborative, forward-looking team, contributing to real client matters, experiencing the pace and variety of work at DLA Piper.
• Accelerate your development through structured learning opportunities designed to strengthen your professional skills.
• Benefit from a network of supervisors, buddies and mentors who will encourage, challenge and help you make the most of your experience.
• Broaden your perspective beyond client work by exploring areas such as legal technology, sustainability, responsible business, highlighting the various ways you can make an impact at DLA Piper.

Summer Internship dates and deadlines – open Monday 21st Sept.

• London: 23 October 2026, 17:00 GMT
• Regional UK: 27 November, 17:00 GMT
• Hong Kong: 27 November, 17:00 HKT
• Dubai: 27 November, 17:00 GST
• Dublin: 29 January, 17:00 GMT

Practice areas

Business advisory Capital solutions Corporate Data, privacy and cybersecurity Employment Finance Franchise Intellectual property Investment management Litigation Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) Private equity Real estate Regulatory and governance Restructuring and insolvency Sustainability Tax Technology

• Guidance for law students: You can apply for the event if you are: a second-year student on a three-year course, a third-year student on a four-year course or a final year student.
• Guidance for non-law students: You can apply for the event if you are a final year student.
• The Discovery Day is open to students from any degree background at universities across the UK. You are also eligible to apply if you are a graduate or career changer.