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DLA Piper Graduate Careers

Welcome to DLA Piper's law firm hub. This contains all the information you need to decide whether or not you would like to apply for an opportunity at the firm. 

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The AllAboutLaw perspective on DLA Piper

DLA Piper is a truly multinational law firm with over 90 offices across Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East. There are lawyers working from Argentina and Angola to Australia, allowing trainees to learn about how a global law firm operates, as well as the challenges of navigating different legal jurisdictions and time zones. Trainees will be able to meet these lawyers via international seats all over the world, as well as during the London-based induction for trainees worldwide. 

You may assume that the firm's multitude of offices means that it focuses on expansion rather than on existing offices. This could not be further from the truth. The firm consistently wins awards for its training contracts, and trainees are “struck by how friendly, collaborative and approachable" employees at the firm are. 

Current and past trainees have also praised the hands-on approach of the graduate recruitment team as well as the “culture of the firm,” giving trainees “an engaging environment to work in and opportunities to develop your network.” You will learn from the best of the best, with 1000+ of the firm’s lawyers being leaders in their fields.

DLA Piper is committed to supporting their community, with all lawyers and trainees completing at least 20 to 50 pro bono hours every year, with many completing more. The firm has two main goals in developing their pro bono initiatives, dedicated to resolving global issues and learning from the challenges, working with individuals, NGOs, and UN agencies to promote access to justice, and good governance. Past pro bono projects include representing over 50 asylum seekers living in the Napier Barracks and working with Space for Giants to protect landscapes and elephants in Africa. DLA Piper is also committed to environmental sustainability, embedded within the firm through their Global Sustainability Initiative which monitors progress and manages the environmental impact of their business. 

What the firm says

We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions, and high-stakes disputes.

For our people, that means a world of opportunity. You'll shape the future, have the freedom to seize opportunities, and discover your own path. Together, we unlock our potential and redefine what we can achieve.

At DLA Piper, diversity, equity, and inclusion is about creating a sense of belonging. We strive towards a workplace and culture where everyone feels that they belong, that their voice counts and that they can prosper in their career.

For us, diversity is about the unique blend of talents, skills, experiences, and perspectives that make each of us an individual. We are committed to being accessible and accommodating any adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive experience for all candidates. If you need any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

We recognise that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That's why we are open to conversations about agile working.

Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day.

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Data

• 1st Year Trainee London£50,000
• 1st Year Trainee Regional£34,000
• 2nd Year Trainee London£55,000
• 2nd Year Trainee Regional£37,500
• NQ Salary London£110,000
• NQ Salary Regional£75,000
• GDL Grand London£12,500
• GDL Grant Regional£8,750

Academic requirements

• A-levels Not Assessed
• Degree Not Assessed

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