About this programme
Our part-time, in-person paid student roles will show you what we do, how we work and the impact we make in the Czech Republic and around the world.
Programme details
Explore the intersection between law and business. Develop the foundation of skills you need for a global legal career. You’ll do all this, and more, as a part-time student in our Prague office.
This isn’t just a chance to shadow our lawyers. You’ll play a real role in our teams and take on responsibility from day one. Whether attending court hearings, working with clients or developing your professional network, you’ll experience the cutting edge of the legal sector. You'll discover how law can unlock potential around the world and in your own career. That includes seeing how a purpose-led organisation makes a difference through pro bono work and sustainability commitments.
The part-time student role is your chance to see if law is a career you can thrive in. Working across our practice groups and sectors, you’ll be giving your career the best platform by developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours that will support your professional growth.
During the role, you will:
- experience the complexities of our work and discover how you can make a real impact around the world. You’ll see how we think across borders to find creative solutions for our clients;
- join a forward-looking, friendly team while collaborating with colleagues around the world;
- develop your knowledge and skills through structured learning and development opportunities;
- be supported by a strong network of supervisors and mentors to develop your confidence and identify your own personal and professional goals;
- be part of a collaborative student community in the Prague office;
- play an important part of office life through supporting lawyers with their day-to-day roles;
- be part of an international early careers community full of talented colleagues who’ll become part of your global network;
- have opportunities to explore interests beyond your role, including legal tech, sustainability and pro bono work, to give you an authentic insight into life at DLA Piper; and
- enjoy a supportive working environment where your wellbeing is always a priority and your workload is managed so you can always deliver your best.
You’ll have the freedom to discover your own path and make an extraordinary impact beyond the borders of traditional law. Tomorrow’s legal industry can’t hire yesterday’s skills. Unlock your potential and start building a different kind of legal career.
Show us your strengths in action. Once you've completed your student job, you could be offered longer term job opportunities at the firm.
What do we look for?
We’re looking for people from a diverse range of backgrounds who have the potential to thrive at our firm.
To succeed on our early careers programmes, you don’t need any specific legal experience or education, but you will, in addition to the eligibility criteria:
- have an interest in international law and business;
- have a forward-thinking and entrepreneurial mindset and will be excited about doing things differently in the legal industry;
- be self-motivated by a strong desire to achieve your personal and professional goals;
- enjoy collaborating with others and will be instinctively socially aware;
- have a growth mindset so you see setbacks as learning opportunities, and you’ll proactively look for ways to grow and develop;
- enjoy working in an ever-changing environment; and
- enjoy taking ownership of tasks and thinking critically.
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.
Recruitment roadmap
What to expect
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Application form
Our application form will capture some key information about yourself and will also ask you to submit answers to our application questions regarding your motivations to apply to DLA Piper. We will also ask you to submit a CV.
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Telephone interview
The telephone interview has been developed to assess your motivations and alignment to the role you have applied for. It will consist of few questions which are focused on the behaviours which are important to be successful at DLA Piper.
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Interview
The interview will discover more about you as an individual, and will also assess your English language skills.
Petr Samec, Senior Associate, Prague
Believe in yourself, embrace new opportunities, be reliable and work as a team player.
Jan Metelka, Senior Associate, Prague
Do what you enjoy and want to understand more about, and then focus on improving your knowledge and skills.
Kateřina Barcalová, Junior Associate, Prague
Stay curious and embrace every opportunity to learn.
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your questions,
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Students are considered as equal members of the office and are part of all in-house activities. All practice groups are covered, and you will have gain experience working with our Corporate, Real Estate and Litigation and Regulatory teams, including working on cutting-edge topics such as artificial intelligence and cyber security.
No, this type of student job is only for law students. You are also eligible to apply if you are a graduate or looking for a career change.
No, we don't accept applications from students who have already completed their degree.
We don't have a specific application deadline as we recruit on a rolling basis. This means once we have enough applications for a role, we will close the role for any further applications. We therefore recommend you apply early for any role you're interested in.
No, you'll need to have the right to work in the location you've applied for. We cannot sponsor you for a visa if you are not eligible to work in the Czech Republic/EU.
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