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EARLY CAREERS in Singapore

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Kickstart your legal career

Our four-week, in-person paid summer internship will show you what we do, how we work and the impact we make in Singapore and around the world.

Explore the intersection of law and business, take on real responsibilities from day one, and develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours you need for a global legal career. Attend court hearings, work with clients, and grow your professional network while seeing how a purpose-led organisation makes a real difference through pro bono work and sustainability commitments. Give your career the best platform and discover if law is the right path for you.

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Kickstart your legal career

What you will do

  • Experience the complexities of our work and discover how you can make a real impact around the world
  • Join a forward-looking, friendly team while collaborating with colleagues around the world
  • Get structured learning and mentorship, while building your network
  • Explore further interests like legal, tech, sustainability and pro bono work
  • Thrive in a supportive environment that prioritises your wellbeing
What you will do

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

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

Excitement for international law and business

You are curious about global legal developments, regulatory shifts and geopolitical trends.

Strong collaborator with social awareness

Strong collaborator with social awareness

You are an excellent communicator, active listener and team player who contributes to an inclusive, supportive work environment.

Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to challenge the norm

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.

Ability to think critically, adapt and take ownership

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.

Growth mindset, seeing setbacks as opportunities

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?

You’ll need to be a strong English speaker, reader and writer. Also: 

You’ll be a current law student in any year of undergraduate study.

You’ll have the right to work in Singapore for the duration of the programme (40 hours per week). We are unable to sponsor visas for the Summer Internship.

Only one application can be made per year.

Key dates

  • Applications open: Monday 2 December 2024.
  • Application deadline: Friday 31 January 2025.
  • Internship dates: Monday 30 June - Friday 25 July 2025.
  • Internship duration: Four weeks
Key dates

Accessibility

At DLA Piper, we are committed to making reasonable adjustments and removing disability-related barriers. This is so everyone, irrespective of a visible or non-visible disability, neurodivergence, a long-term health condition or injury, has an equitable opportunity to succeed in our recruitment process.

If you think you may need adjustments or additional support to enable you to participate in our recruitment process, please get in touch with our Early Careers team and we will be happy to support you.

We understand that sharing your needs with us may feel daunting. We will have an open discussion with you about what will work best for you in the recruitment process, and you only need to share what you feel comfortable with. Our team will ensure that the information you provide will be treated confidentially. The information will only be shared with others involved in the process, on your approval, and where necessary.

We will use the information you share to put adjustments in place for you at any stage, or at multiple stages, of the recruitment process. This is to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, and to have an equitable opportunity to perform and thrive.

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    What to expect

    • Application form

      Complete our application form to give us some key information about you. We’ll also ask you about why you’re applying to DLA Piper. And we’ll ask you to submit a CV.

    • Online assessment

      We use a Watson Glaser assessment to test your critical thinking. The online assessment is untimed and you can complete it at your own pace. But you have to complete your assessment within five working days of receiving the link. There are various practice Watson Glaser assessments online. We recommend you spend some time practising to get used to the types of questions you may be asked. We’ll also send you a link with a further practice assessment. We recommend completing this before you do the final assessment.

    • Interview

      The strengths-based interviews will assess your motivations for and alignment to the role you’ve applied for. They’re focused on the behaviours that are important for success at DLA Piper. The interview is also your chance to demonstrate your strengths and help us get to know you better. 

    What to expect
    Andhari Sidharta, Senior Associate, Singapore

    Being an M&A lawyer in DLA Piper has provided me with valuable opportunities to work on a diverse range of complex but interesting deals across various industries and jurisdictions and build my expertise.

    Andhari Sidharta
    Michelle Chua, Associate, Singapore

    The culture at DLA Piper is bold, exceptional, supportive and collaborative. We work hard but also play hard together. 

    Michelle Chua
    Anne Klaassen, Tax Advisor, Singapore

    At DLA Piper, an international, cross-border vision, entrepreneurship, and innovative ideas are supported and there is a strong emphasis on collaboration across borders and practice groups.

    Anne Klaassen
    David Smail, Partner, Singapore

    DLA Piper is a firm where if you have a vision and a desire to grow, you will be supported and given the freedom to thrive.

    David Smail
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      We don’t have minimum academic grade requirements, and we accept applications from law students in any year of undergraduate study.

      If you do have any mitigating circumstances that you’d like us to take into account alongside your application, please contact us to discuss further.

      Please contact our Recruitment team who’ll be happy to help.

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