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EARLY CAREERS in Czech Republic

Summer internship

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Kickstart your legal career

Our part-time, in-person summer internship will show you what we do, how we work and the impact we make in the Czech Republic 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.

Once you've completed your internship, you could be offered longer term job opportunities at the firm.

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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 and Czech speaker, reader and writer. Also:

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

You’ll have a consistently strong academic record.

You’ll have the right to work in the Czech Republic. We are unable to sponsor visas for the summer internship.

Only one application can be made per year.

Key dates

  • Applications open: 7 April 2025
  • Application deadline: 23 May 2025
  • Internship duration: 3 – 4 weeks
  • Internship start date: 1 July 2025
  • Internship end date: 29 August 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
    Recruitment roadmap

    What to expect

    • 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 and a brief motivation letter in English.

    • Telephone interview

      The telephone interview has been developed to assess your motivations and alignment to the role you have applied for.

      We recommend you spend some time practising to get used to the types of questions you may be asked.

    What to expect
    Kateřina Barcalová, Junior Associate, Prague

    Stay curious and embrace every opportunity to learn. 

    Kateřina Barcalová
    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
    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
      FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

      Your questions,
      answered

      No, you do not need any prior work experience.

      No, we do not. You should apply for the programme if you are in your course of studying a law degree. 

      Yes, we may accept applications from people who have already completed their degree, however students have priority.

      Our office is in the very centre of Prague at Panská 2.

      Generally, not, you'll need to have the right to work in the location you've applied for.

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