EARLY CAREERS in Luxembourg

Internship

Kickstart your legal career

Our six month, in-person paid internship will show you what we do, how we work and the impact we make in Luxembourg 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.

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What you will do

Experience the complexities of our work and discover how you can make a real impact around the world
Choose your preferred practice groups when you apply and will try to assign you to one of these for the programme
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

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

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

You are curious about global legal developments, regulatory shifts and geopolitical trends.

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

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

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

You are resilient, reflective, and always eager to learn, leveraging setbacks as an opportunity to sharpen your thinking.

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

You are curious about global legal developments, regulatory shifts and geopolitical trends.

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

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

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

You are resilient, reflective, and always eager to learn, leveraging setbacks as an opportunity to sharpen your thinking.

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

You are curious about global legal developments, regulatory shifts and geopolitical trends.

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

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

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

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 French speaker, reader and writer. Also:

You’ll be a Master of law student at University or a French Bar trainee.

You’ll have a consistently strong academic record.

You'll have an internship agreement from your school or university.

You’ll have the right to work in Luxembourg for the duration of the programme (6 months from January to June or July to December). We are unable to sponsor visas for the internship.

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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.

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Accessibility

What it's like to work at DLA Piper in Luxembourg - with Caroline Pimpaud

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Recruitment roadmap

What to expect

Application form
Our application form will capture some key information about yourself and we'll also ask you to submit answers to our application questions regarding your achievements. We will also ask you to submit a CV in English. We don’t require you to submit a cover letter as part of your application.
Online assessment
The Watson Glaser online assessment is untimed and to be completed at your own pace. However, you must complete your assessment within five working days of receiving the link. There are various practice Watson Glaser assessments available online and we would recommend spending some time practising these to familiarise yourself with the types of questions you may be asked. You will also be sent a link from us with a further practice assessment you can take before undertaking the final assessment.
Interview
The interview will be with a Counsel and/or Senior Lawyer who will assess your motivations for and alignment to the role you’ve applied for. The interview is also your chance to demonstrate your strengths and help us get to know you better.

Caroline Pimpaud, Partner, Luxembourg

If I had to remember three elements from my experience at DLA Piper, they would be: International, Client Solution and Collaborative.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Your questions,
answered

No. This internship role is for a fixed term and is not a bar traineeship role.

No, you don't need prior work experience, however previous internship experience is helpful. You will be fully involved within the team and practice group you join.

Yes, however you'll be required to have a school or university internship agreement.

No, our six-month internships start in January and July. We don't currently offer shorter internships.

At the end of your internship, you will have the opportunity to be assessed, based on your performance and our availability, for a position as an Associate or Legal Advisor with us.

Please contact Elena Desuesir (Recruitment Business Partner).

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EARLY CAREERS in Luxembourg

Internship

Kickstart your legal career

What you will do

Who we’re looking for

Self-motivated and highly driven

Excitement for international law and business

Strong collaborator with social awareness

Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness tochallenge the norm

Ability to think critically, adapt and takeownership

Growth mindset, seeing setbacks asopportunities

Self-motivated and highly driven

Excitement for international law and business

Strong collaborator with social awareness

Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness tochallenge the norm

Ability to think critically, adapt and takeownership

Growth mindset, seeing setbacks asopportunities

Self-motivated and highly driven

Excitement for international law and business

Strong collaborator with social awareness

Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness tochallenge the norm

Ability to think critically, adapt and takeownership

Growth mindset, seeing setbacks asopportunities

Are you eligible?

What it's like to work at DLA Piper in Luxembourg - with Alejandro González Vega

Accessibility

What it's like to work at DLA Piper in Luxembourg - with Caroline Pimpaud

What it's like to work at DLA Piper in Luxembourg - with Christina Nickel

What it's like to work at DLA Piper in Luxembourg - with Alejandro González Vega

Accessibility

What it's like to work at DLA Piper in Luxembourg - with Caroline Pimpaud

What it's like to work at DLA Piper in Luxembourg - with Christina Nickel

Recruitment roadmap

What to expect

Application form

Online assessment

Interview

Caroline Pimpaud, Partner, Luxembourg

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Your questions,answered

Ready to kickstart your legal career?

Life at DLA Piper

Innovation

Job Search

Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to
challenge the norm

Ability to think critically, adapt and take
ownership

Growth mindset, seeing setbacks as
opportunities

Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to
challenge the norm

Ability to think critically, adapt and take
ownership

Growth mindset, seeing setbacks as
opportunities

Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to
challenge the norm

Ability to think critically, adapt and take
ownership

Growth mindset, seeing setbacks as
opportunities

Your questions,
answered