EARLY CAREERS

Discovery days

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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.  

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What to expect

  • Application form

    Our application form will capture some key information regarding yourself and your studies. 

  • Motivational question

    We will also ask you to submit an answer to an application question regarding your motivations to apply to DLA Piper and in particular our Discovery Day. 

What to expect
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 confidence and your professional skills and workplace capability.

Our Discovery Days are open to final year law or economics students in Italy.

We are looking for individuals who can collaborate, be bold, supportive, and exceptional and are committed learning more and pursuing a career with DLA Piper. 

Yes, train expenses for participants coming from other regions will be covered by the firm.

If you have any mitigating circumstances that you'd like to be taken into consideration alongside your application, please contact us to discuss further.

If you are successful in gaining a place on one of our Discovery Days, the HR team will be in touch prior to the day to check for any reasonable adjustments you might require to attend. 

Please contact Mariana Dardengo (Senior Recruitment Business Partner, Italy) or Benedetta Mayer (Recruitment Specialist, Italy).

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