Africa

Americas

Asia Pacific

Europe

Middle East

Quick links

Africa

Americas

Asia Pacific

Europe

Middle East

EARLY CAREERS in Czech Republic

Negotiation competition

Hero

Step into the shoes of a legal strategist

Become a master negotiator! Test your legal and negotiation skills at the Czech-wide Negotiation Competition 2025, organised in cooperation with ELSA Czech Republic. 

This simulated legal and business negotiation will be between the German company SAEL GmbH and the Czech company PADL Technologies s.r.o. Will you negotiate the best terms for your client?

Download more information

Step into the shoes of a legal strategist

Draft, negotiate, dominate

You'll prepare a draft contract agreement regulating key aspects of delivering an AI application. You'll find a balanced solution that considers data protection, licensing arrangements and the parties' liability. The AI application automates PADL's internal processes, including customer support and administrative tasks. Your draft should include key contractual provisions such as:

  • liability for damages when using the application;
  • licensing terms and protection of AI deliverables;
  • SAEL's rights to use PADL data for further development; and
  • terms and conditions for using the knowhow gained from using the application.

Remember: Focus on the balance of the contract – no party should be disadvantaged.

Draft. Negotiate. Dominate.

Win the room. Win the reward.

The four best teams from the competition's first round will join us to negotiate their contract agreements against a DLA Piper partner on 16 April 2025 at DLA Piper's Prague office. Find more information and the competition rules here.

This competition is a great opportunity to develop your negotiation tactics and demonstrate your knowledge of contract law. You'll develop valuable experience for your CV, and could win a prize:

  • 1st place: CZK12,000
  • 2nd place: CZK8,000
  • 3rd place: CZK4,000

Ready to take on the challenge? Apply now to explore how we can unlock your potential, together.

Win the room. Win the reward.

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 Czech speaker, reader and writer. 

You’ll be a current law student in any year of study at any Czech university.

You'll need to team up with another student to apply jointly. 

Key dates

  • Applications open: 17 February 2025
  • Application deadline: 23 March 2025
  • Announcement of the top four teams: 7 April 2025
  • Final: 16 April 2025
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 HR department 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.

Accessibility
    Jan Metelka, Senior Associate, Prague

    Do what you enjoy and want to understand more about, and then focus on improving your knowledge and skills.

    Jan Metelka
    Kateřina Barcalová, Junior Associate, Prague

    Stay curious and embrace every opportunity to learn. 

    Kateřina Barcalová
    Petr Samec, Senior Associate, Prague

    Believe in yourself, embrace new opportunities, be reliable and work as a team player.

    Petr Samec
    Alzbeta Zelena, Senior Accountant, Prague

    I've been with DLA Piper for 16 years and I appreciate the opportunity to continuously develop, deepen my expertise and gain experience.

    Alzbeta Zelena

      Life at DLA Piper

      Our culture empowers everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. With the resources to seize opportunities, discover your path, and realise our potential together, see how we support you.

      Learn more

      Innovation

      Law& combines law and innovation to create value, delivering efficient legal services and unlocks transformative change. Join our creative, growing team to help leaders harness innovation and efficiency to achieve their goals together.

      Learn more

      Job Search

      Explore career opportunities across our international locations, find your perfect role, and join a team where innovation, inclusion, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.

      Learn more
      Back to top