U.S. Summer Program - L ; Litigation

Summary

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.

DLA Piper’s Litigation group seeks exceptional law students to join the 2027 summer program in the following offices:
Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, DC. The program is a 10‑week immersion in trials, appeals, and related counseling, along with Pro Bono opportunities. You will receive tailored training, work with a dedicated team, and build network through social events, gaining insight into what life is like as an associate at DLA Piper.

Law students with a demonstrated interest in litigation, including a preference for those who have participated in Law Review or Moot Court. Candidates should be entrepreneurial, motivated to build legal skills, and enjoy teamwork.

Please apply online and include a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and law school transcript. Indicate your preferred DLA Piper office location in the cover letter. All applications must be submitted directly online; materials sent by email will not be accepted. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact the law school recruiting team. Candidates are not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties; produce deliverables and respond to correspondence promptly.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product, maintaining deadlines and expectations.
• Foster positive work relationships and comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary tasks—working at a computer, participating in virtual conference calls and meetings.
• Work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast‑paced environment.
• Perform any tasks, projects, or duties assigned by the firm.

Law students must have completed the equivalent of four semesters of law school prior to the start of the 2027 Summer Program.

Sedentary work: exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently for lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or moving objects, including the human body. Extended periods of sitting, with occasional walking and standing.

Hybrid schedule with in‑office expectations. Weekly pay is currently expected to be $4,326.

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.

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.