Summer Associate, Corporate Law – Class of 2029

DLA Piper; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 167,000 - 226,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper’s Corporate group invites exceptional law students to join its summer program across multiple offices. You may be considered for a 1L (2027 summer) or 2L (2028 summer) position. The program emphasizes an entrepreneurial mindset and client-focused skills in business or finance.

You will work on transactional matters with dedicated training, a support team, and opportunities to engage in pro bono work, with networking through social events during the 10-week experience.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled law student entering 1L summer (2027) or 2L summer (2028).
• Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in Corporate law.
• Background or education in business or finance is valued.

Responsibilities

• Summer program provides a tailored experience working on transactional matters and pro bono opportunities.
• You will be assigned a team with support and feedback, and networking through social events.
• Our 10-week program focuses on development to prepare for a future as an associate.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Deliverables

Quality of work

Deadline management

Relationship building

Policy compliance

Work under pressure

Education

Law student (Class of 2029)

Job description

DLA Piper’s Corporate group invites exceptional law students to join its summer program across multiple offices. You may be considered for a 1L (2027 summer) or 2L (2028 summer) position. The program emphasizes an entrepreneurial mindset and client-focused skills in business or finance.

You will work on transactional matters with dedicated training, a support team, and opportunities to engage in pro bono work, with networking through social events during the 10-week experience.