From your earliest experiences at DLA Piper, you will know you have become a part of something special.

As a summer associate, you get a stimulating, realistic and exciting taste of legal life. You’ll join a team of lawyers and other professionals who are open, accessible and friendly. You'll experience challenging days filled with client work, relationship-building opportunities and lively activities. Our goal is for you to experience what it’s like to be on the DLA Piper team and through your Summer experience envision your future as a knowledgeable, well-rounded DLA Piper lawyer.

We will help you reach your highest potential as a professional, consistent with the firm’s standard of excellence in client service and commitment to connecting our people, our clients and our communities. We design programs to meet your needs at every stage of your career.