If you’re curious about life at DLA Piper, attending a Discovery Day is a great place to start. We're a world of opportunity, and the key to a global career.
Our immersive events offer a valuable introduction to the legal sector and our practice groups and sectors, while helping you build confidence, professional skills and workplace readiness.
What you will do
- Learn about DLA Piper and discover how we’re redefining what a global law firm can be.
- Experience what it's like to work at the firm by meeting our people – the trusted advisors, innovators and game-changers who go above and beyond the challenge the status quo.
- See how we're focused more on shaping the future than protecting the past, as you learn about our core practice groups and sectors.
- Take part in educational sessions, curated to build your knowledge and skills and help you learn what it takes to succeed as a commercial lawyer in a fast-paced, global environment.
- Find out about our early careers programmes and get practical guidance on how to succeed in our application process.
By joining a Discovery Day, you'll be taking a step towards shaping your career. We look forward to welcoming you and exploring how we can unlock your potential, together.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for people from a diverse range of backgrounds who have the potential to thrive at our firm.
- Self-motivated and highly driven - you are proactive and strive for excellence. You pursue goals with purpose and determination, whether working independently or as part of a team.
- Excitement for international law and business - you are curious about global legal developments, regulatory shifts and geopolitical trends.
- Strong collaborator with social awareness - you are an excellent communicator, active listener and team player who contributes to an inclusive, supportive work environment.
- Ability to think critically, adapt and take ownership - you have an ability to assess situations from multiple perspectives, adapt quickly to change and take responsibility for delivering exceptional results.
- Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to challenge the norm - you think creatively, embrace new ideas and challenge conventional approaches. You thrive in challenging environments and aim to excel.
- Growth mindset, seeing setbacks as opportunities - you are resilient, reflective, and always eager to learn, leveraging setbacks as an opportunity to sharpen your thinking.
Are you eligible?
Guidance for non-law students:
You can apply for the event if you are a final year student. The Discovery Day is open to students from any STEM degree background at universities across the UK.
Guidance for law students:
You can apply for the event if you are: a second year student on a three-year course, a third year student on a four-year course or a final year student. The Discovery Day is open to students from any STEM degree background at universities across the UK.
Guidance for graduates:
You are also eligible to apply if you are a graduate or career changer. The Discovery Day is open to students from any degree background at universities across the UK.
