You should apply for an internship in the office where you would like your graduate position to be based.

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

Please complete the 'Other Education' section on the application form for all examinations completed outside of China. There is no need to attempt to convert your grades.

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

Yes, you can. Our testing partner has a practice website where you can do practice questions that are similar to what you’ll see in the real assessments. We highly recommend that you spend a few minutes doing so. That way, you’ll know what to expect and nothing about the format or process will come as a surprise. The test site is here.

Yes, we accept applications from those who have already completed their law degree  or PCLL. 

Your application will be considered if there are mitigating circumstances or if you have significant experience from a previous career. If the former applies, please note the mitigating circumstances on your application. You may be asked to produce documentary evidence.

Yes, we accept applications from students and graduates requiring a work permit. If we offer you a graduate position, we will apply for a working visa for you. However, please note that it is your responsibility to provide all the necessary information and documentation. Furthermore, any offer we make will be conditional upon your visa application being approved.

Yes.

We require a minimum of 35 points, with consistency in grades across the six chosen subjects.

Yes, we do have paralegal positions from time to time. We rarely formally advertise these, however you can lodge an expression of interest with the local HR Manager. Please note that preference is given to previous interns or future graduates of the firm.

Yes.

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