Early careers in Ireland
It’s time to build a different kind of legal career
Staying connected
Between completing your internship and starting your training programme, you'll participate in our award-winning stay connected programme which includes:
- A buddy programme, connecting you with a current graduate to provide peer advice and guidance
- Access to job opportunities and our justice scholarship programme
- In person stay connected events
- Virtual knowledge and skills development sessions
- Dedicated support from your early careers programme manager
Induction
Your induction will take place in London with your international peers. We'll give you everything you need to give your career at DLA Piper the best start. You'll hear from our senior leaders, participate in experiential training sessions and join social and networking events. Your induction will be fun, educational and memorable – through learning more about life at DLA Piper, you'll finish the induction ready to start your first rotation.
Community membership
You'll join our international early careers community, connecting you with colleagues across our offices and practice groups.
You'll work, learn and grow together. Your peers will inspire and support you, and you'll share in each other's success.
Professional qualifications
We'll fund the postgraduate tuition you need to be a lawyer in your jurisdiction, and we'll provide financial sponsorship to support your living costs during your studies.
Rotations
You'll complete five rotations in our practice groups. These rotational experiences are designed to give you access to the most interesting work across our different areas of legal practice, broadening your knowledge, skills and network. We'll work with you to understand your preferences for each rotation, and you'll be doing work you're proud of.
Secondments
We're a world of opportunity, and the key to a global career.
You'll be able to apply to take part in client and international secondments from your second rotation onwards. Recent international secondment locations include Singapore, Bangkok, Belgium, Dubai and Hong Kong.
You'll also have placement opportunities in our Responsible Business team.
Law&
Law& provides disruptive legal, technology and business solutions. It unites law and innovation to create value, and you'll have opportunities to get involved in our Law& journey. We welcome new ideas because we know open minds unlock exciting futures.
You'll have plenty of opportunities to innovate and be creative. You'll participate in design thinking training, develop your knowledge of legal tech and use AI tools in your day-to-day work.
Self-paced training journey
Your programme is designed to give you the knowledge, skills and opportunity to thrive in the future world of work. You'll develop a global mindset of curiosity and continuous learning. You'll participate in training to develop your knowledge and skills, and we also encourage you to proactively find learning opportunities for yourself.
The DLA Piper Academy contains curated, purposeful learning resources to support you throughout your career journey.
Support and pastoral care
You'll have an early careers programme manager to support your development on the programme. You'll meet for regular coaching conversations, and your programme manager will work with you to help you seize opportunities and discover your own path.
You'll also be supported by your buddy, supervisor, office trainee partner and our people networks. You'll be encouraged to find a mentor, too.
We're committed to investing in and supporting efforts to improve our people's mental health and wellbeing. Our Health & Wellbeing programme has extensive resources to help you develop sustainable working habits.
Together, we'll unlock your potential.
Beyond the programme
As you approach the end of your programme, we'll work with you to understand your longer-term career aspirations and make sure you're ready to qualify.
We'll work hard to help you achieve your goals. And we'll support you as you move into your first role as a qualified lawyer. You'll learn how to take control of your career as you move into this next exciting phase of professional growth.
We'll enjoy end of programme celebrations together, too!
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