U.S. Summer Program - Employment Candidates (JD Year 2029)

DLA Piper; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 9,555,000 - 10,920,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper’s Employment group is seeking exceptional law students to join the 2028 summer program in Austin, New York, and Palo Alto. Ideal candidates have an entrepreneurial mindset and a desire to develop legal skills while understanding client needs.

The 10-week program offers trials, appeals, and counseling experiences, with tailored training and feedback. Hybrid in-office expectations apply, aimed at building a strong professional network through social events.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication with clients, lawyers, and teams.
• Proactive and entrepreneurial mindset with teamwork.
• Ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Produce deliverables and respond to inquiries promptly.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
• Meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.
• Foster positive work relationships and comply with firm policies.
• Engage in both computer-based and virtual meetings.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Legal research

Education

Class of 2029 law student

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.

Summary

DLA Piper’s Employment group is seeking exceptional law students to join the 2028 summer program in the following offices: Austin, New York, and Palo Alto. 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 Employment 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 an associate at DLA Piper.

Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated interest in employment.

Requirements

This application is open to the Class of 2029 law students.

Essential Job Expectations

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties;
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product;
• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;
• Foster positive work relationships;
• Comply with all firm policies and practices;
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment;
• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment

Hybrid with in-office expectations

Pay Transparency

The weekly pay for this position is currently expected to be $4,326.

Application Process

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact the law school recruiting team.

Disclaimer

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.

Location and Relocation

Applicants who are not based in the jurisdiction in which this position is posted and who apply for this role are doing so voluntarily and are not eligible for relocation assistance. Any relocation benefits, if any, are provided only where a relocation is required at the firm’s direction and in accordance with applicable policy and law.

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.