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EARLY CAREERS in Romania

Summer internship

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Kickstart your legal career

Our two month, in-person paid internship will show you what we do, how we work and the impact we make in Romania 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 a position as a junior associate in our Bucharest office.

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 such as legal, tech, sustainability and pro bono work

  • Participate in fun social and community activities and get to know the Bucharest team

  • Thrive in a supportive environment that prioritises your wellbeing so you can perform at your best

  • Discover the impact you can make – both globally and locally – through purpose‑led initiatives

What you will do

Key dates

  • Applications open: February 2026
  • Application deadline: 22 March 2026
  • Internship duration: Two months (on request, we can consider offering flexible internship arrangements, with durations starting from six weeks)
  • Internship start date: 13 July 2026
  • Internship end date: 11 September 2026
Key dates

Discovery events

We look forward to welcoming you and exploring how we can unlock your potential, together.

It’s time to start a different kind of legal career!

Learn more by attending one of the following events:

  • Open Day in our office, together with AsociaÈ›ia StudenÈ›ilor în Drept (ASD) (March and September)
  • JobFest, organised with The European Law Students' Association (ELSA) (February-March in Bucharest and May in Cluj)
  • Lawyer for a day - Meet your Client civil law competition (November-December)
Discovery events

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 can apply for the programme if you are a third-year law student.

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 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.

Accessibility
    Recruitment roadmap

    What to expect

    • Application form

      Our application form will capture some key information about yourself. We will also ask you to submit a CV (including information about any previous internships), your academic transcript and a cover letter. In your cover letter, please indicate your preferred areas of law. All documents should be individually uploaded in English (in word or pdf format). 

    • Interview

      We organise two rounds of in-person interviews. The interviews will assess your motivations for and alignment to the role you’ve applied for. They’re focused on the behaviours that are important for success at DLA Piper. The interviews are also your chance to demonstrate your strengths and help us get to know you better. The first interview is with HR and lawyers and the second interview is with a Partner. 

    What to expect
    Ioana Anton, Associate, Bucharest

    The firm's global reach allows me to exchange ideas with colleagues in other countries and participate in cross-border projects.

    Ioana Anton
    Roxana Pascu, Associate, Bucharest

    DLA Piper also offers the opportunity to develop a global network of colleagues as well as a deep knowledge of law and business.

    Roxana Pascu
    Paula Anghel, Counsel, Bucharest

    I love the strong and supportive team I’m part of. I like that my ideas and initiatives happen, and that I can always get involved in mentoring new joiners.

    Paula Anghel
    Aisha Mahmood, Junior Associate, Bucharest

    At DLA Piper, our culture is all about working together in a supportive, genuinely collaborative way. 

    Aisha Mahmood
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      Our Bucharest office was established in 2008 and has continuously grown over the years, being a team of internationally trained Romanian lawyers and tax consultants, able to handle complex legal and tax matters, combining local industry knowledge with international experience.

      You should only apply for a summer internship in the office where you would like your training contract to be based. 

      We do not have minimum academic requirements.

      If you have any mitigating circumstances that you'd like to be taken into consideration alongside your application, please ensure you to input this in your application.

      Please contact Monica Brusalis, HR Coordinator.

      We typically recruit junior associates through the summer associate programme, but we may at times recruit outside of the programme.

      Our summer associate programme is a fantastic way to get to experience working at DLA Piper. It will help you to get to know our firm and our people. The two month internship will give you a strong understanding of our values and what we stand for and whether DLA Piper and its practice groups are right for you. At the end of the summer internship, you'll be assessed for a position as a junior associate in our Bucharest office.

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