Corporate Summer Associate (JD 2029) - 10-Week Program

DLA Piper; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 240,000; Part time

Job summary

DLA Piper's Corporate group invites top law students to join a 10-week summer program across offices including Austin. This program is open to 1L (2027 summer) or 2L (2028 summer) candidates and offers a tailored experience handling transactional matters along with pro bono opportunities.

You will receive focused training, be assigned a supportive team, and build your network through social events to prepare for a future as an associate at the firm.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset and teamwork.
• Interest in Corporate law and experience or education in business or finance.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with a team on transactional matters.

Responsibilities

• Tailored experience working on transactional matters with pro bono opportunities.
• In-depth training focused on development and future preparation.
• Assigned a supportive team and networking through social events.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Teamwork

Strong communication

Education

Business background

Finance background

Job description

DLA Piper's Corporate group invites top law students to join a 10-week summer program across offices including Austin. This program is open to 1L (2027 summer) or 2L (2028 summer) candidates and offers a tailored experience handling transactional matters along with pro bono opportunities.

You will receive focused training, be assigned a supportive team, and build your network through social events to prepare for a future as an associate at the firm.