EARLY CAREERS
Discovery days
About this programme
If you’re curious about life at DLA Piper, attending a discovery day is a great place to learn more. We're a world of opportunity, and the key to a global career.
At the event, you will:
- Learn about DLA Piper and discover how we’re redefining what a global law firm can be.
- See how we're focused more on shaping the future than protecting the past, as you learn about our practice groups and sectors and our approach to legal tech, responsible business and sustainability.
- 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.
- Take part in educational sessions, curated to build your knowledge and skills and help you decide if a career in law is right for you.
- 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.
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.
Recruitment roadmap
What to expect
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Application form
Our application form will capture some key information about yourself. We will also ask you to submit a CV and provide your academic transcripts (University Honors).
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Motivational question
We will ask you to submit answers to a question regarding your motivations for attending a Discovery Day.
David de Bok, Lawyer, Brussels
DLA Piper has created an environment where excellence can thrive alongside a supportive and team-based culture.
Wout Priem, Lawyer, Brussels
The collaborative spirit here is remarkable. We tackle complex issues together, and every opinion is valued.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your questions,
answered
Our Discovery Days are designed to give you a look into what a career at DLA Piper is really like.
The days will provide a great introduction to the legal sector and our practice groups. They will also help build your knowledge and skills to help you decide if a career in law is right for you.
Our Discovery Days are aimed at current Master of law students at Belgian universities.
If you're interested in career opportunities in our EU competition law, global trade or government affairs teams, you're also welcome to apply if you are studying for a Master of law student at any university within the EU (a Belgian degree is not mandatory).
If you have any questions or need guidance regarding the application process, please contact Magdalena Sakowska, Talent Acquisition Business Partner.
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