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

DLA Piper LLP (US); Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 191,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper’s Investment Funds summer program invites 1L (2027) and 2L (2028) law students to join across multiple offices, including Austin. This tailored experience focuses on transactional matters, client service, and pro bono opportunities, with mentorship and feedback through a 10-week schedule.

Candidates should have interest in investment funds, and a background in business or finance. You'll be assigned a supportive team, participate in social events, and build your professional network

Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate clearly and professionally, in writing and verbally.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration with diverse colleagues.
• Ability to produce accurate, timely work under tight deadlines.
• Willingness to follow firm policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support Investment Funds transactions as part of the summer program.
• Contribute to client service, research, and documentation tasks.
• Participate in training, feedback sessions, and networking events.
• Assist with pro bono opportunities and firm-wide initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Deadline-oriented

Education

1L/2L law student

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 Investment Funds group is seeking exceptional law students to join the summer program in the following offices: Austin, Boston, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. You may be considered for a 1L position (2027 summer) or a 2L position (2028 summer). 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 Investment Funds group, you will receive a tailored experience working on transactional matters 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 Investment Funds and a background or education in business or finance.

Requirements

This application is open to the Class of 2029 law students. No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

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.

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.

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.

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.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

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.