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Ready to shape your future with DLA Piper? Here’s everything you need to know about the next steps.
What we look for
Our people come from a diverse range of backgrounds. That's what sets us apart. By opening up a range of difference and unique perspectives, allows us to service our clients better.
You will need a strong academic record, and a real passion for developing a career as a lawyer. But it goes further than that…
Among other things, we'll be looking for candidates who are naturally inquisitive, have plenty of drive, and can show a genuine commitment to their chosen career path.
By bringing your authentic self to work every day, you'll have an instinct ability to build relationships with peers, colleagues and clients alike.
Application timeline
Apply online
You apply for the Internship Programme or Graduate Programme online.
Psychometric tests
You complete two online tests which cover verbal reasoning and a numerical test.
Assessment day
You participate in a series of exercises and an interview at one of our offices.
Internship Programme (optional)
If you applied for the Internship Programme you are automatically assessed for the Graduate Programme during the Internship.
Training Contract
If successful, you are offered a Graduate role.
Application Information
Degree: All degree disciplines are considered
Minimum Class of Degree Required: 2.1
A-levels: A, B, B (from three A-levels, not including General Studies)
Highers: At least five highers in the A - B band
IB: 35 points from the six chosen subjects
Insight Programme
Applications open: 3 December 2018
Applications close: 31 January 2019
Internship Programme
Applications open: 7 September 2018
Applications close: 31 December 2018
Graduate Programme (Training Contracts)
Applications open: 7 September 2018
Applications close: 11 November 2018
When submitting your education, please refer to official examination results and degree transcripts to ensure no errors are made. You will be asked to provide all copies of transcripts during the recruitment process.
If you are applying for our insight programme, please provide your predicted/anticipated predicted grade.
We will take any mitigating circumstances relating to your academic record into consideration, provided they have been submitted and approved by your examination board or the relevant examining body. Please provide full details of your mitigating circumstances within the application form, ensuring you provide written proof from the relevant academic institution and verification by a third party such as your doctor or tutor.
If you require adjustments at any stage of our application process please contact our Graduate Recruitment team (graduaterecruitment@dlapiper.com).
Our team will then contact you to understand how we can support you in your application.