We typically offer around 20 positions across our four Australian offices - Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne and Sydney.

We have a common start date in February for all of our graduates.

Yes. Our Graduate Programme operates internationally. You will have the opportunity to apply for both types of secondment during your graduate programme.

Yes.

Typically, each international secondment at the graduate level lasts for six months.

All vacancies for our 2021 and 2022 graduate programme have been filled and as a result, we will not be opening for graduate programme (training contact) applications this year.

Yes. Your application will be considered if there are mitigating circumstances or if you have demonstrable transferable skills that have been gained both inside and outside of university. If the former applies, please note the mitigating circumstances on your application. You may be asked to produce documentary evidence.

To apply, you must submit an application through our graduate website. When applying, you will be required to upload a copy of your CV. You are not required to submit a cover letter and these are not reviewed. We are unable to accept applications by email.

We are unable to accept applications after the programme deadlines.

No, you can only apply to one position in one office.

We have no minimum academic requirements for any of our programmes.

Unfortunately, no. Current eligibility for our clerkship and graduate programmes is limited to Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents completing Australian or New Zealand law degrees.

You will need to provide evidence of your academic achievements (e.g. exam certificates/transcripts) if you are offered a position at DLA Piper.

Unfortunately, no. Current eligibility for our internship and graduate programmes is limited to Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents completing Australian law degrees.

No, however we practice a wide range of corporate law services – please refer to our website for a full list of our services in Australia. See the practice area page for details on our core practice groups.

Yes, absolutely. We do not expect applicants to have had any prior experience in Law. We welcome applications from candidates that have a broad range backgrounds, experiences and achievements.

Yes, you can. Our testing partner has a practice website where you can complete questions similar to what you'll see in the real test. We recommend that you practice before taking the real test. That way, you'll know what to expect and nothing about the format or process will come as a surprise. The practice test site is here.

We run a number of open days each year. Keep an eye on our events page for further details.

Yes.

Download the brochure here.

Like many organisations, DLA uses contextual information during our application process. This helps us to understand the context in which you attained your A level results. Additionally there is a section in our application form where you can list any extenuating circumstances that could have impacted your academic performance. If you have any questions regarding this, please email: graduaterecruitmentAUS@dlapiper.com.

Yes. Please note your mitigating circumstances on your application and these will be taken into consideration (you may be asked to produce documentary evidence).

DLA Piper has a continued commitment to run all of our graduate recruitment programmes. As appropriate, we will continue to review and adapt our current recruitment activity. Many of our events will now take place virtually. We encourage you review our events calendar regularly for updates. If you had any questions regarding this, please email: graduaterecruitmentAUS@dlapiper.com.