Unlocking the Law
Step into the world of commercial law with our interactive challenges
Experience what it’s like to work on high value matters that shape industries.
Through three immersive challenges, you’ll take on the role of a trainee tackling real scenarios inspired by our market leading work. Each challenge is designed to reflect the skills and responsibilities that define life as a lawyer at DLA Piper. Complete all three and you’ll not only gain insight into the fast-paced, collaborative environment of a global law firm; you’ll also be entered into a prize draw for a tech bundle.
Whether you’re studying law or exploring the profession, you’ll build practical skills, deepen your understanding of the role, and experience the fast-paced environment of a global law firm. See the impact we make and how you could be part of it.
Focus on what counts in an M&A deal
You receive a voice note from a colleague providing updates on a fast-moving acquisition deal. The deal is progressing at pace and every update has consequences.
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Identify pro bono services and beneficiaries in an advisory matter
An email lands in your inbox: a colleague needs help to onboard a pro bono matter. Pinpoint the legal services provided and identify the primary beneficiaries.
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Make decisions under pressure when navigating cybersecurity
Your phone is buzzing. Colleagues are messaging you, each with a request that could shift the momentum of the deal.
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Law and non-law undergraduate students.
Explore the tasks at your own pace; the challenges aren’t timed. But you must complete all three challenges to unlock entry into our prize draw to win a tech bundle.
By taking part in these challenges, you’ll gain a real-world perspective of how our lawyers operate. You’ll see how they exercise sound judgement, balance competing priorities, and communicate effectively within multi-teams. You’ll uncover how to pinpoint critical legal risks, how to make strategic calls in your legal decision making, and understand who truly benefits from legal expertise.
Plus, by completing all three challenges, you’ll be entered into our prize draw to win a tech bundle.
You must complete all three challenges to be entered into the prize draw for a tech bundle. The challenges aren’t timed, so you can work through them at your own pace. Completing all three challenges gives you comprehensive insight into how our lawyers work and the impact they make.
No, there is a limit of one entry per person.
A representative from DLA Piper Early Careers team will contact you via the email address you provided when entering the competition. We will ask you to provide proof of your status as a UK student and ask for an address (or email address) to send your prize.
The winners will be chosen by a random draw for the prize bundle.
The competition opens on 30 January 2025 at 12:00 GMT, and closes on 28 February at 16:00 GMT.
By entering the competition you agree that DLA Piper will use your data to get in touch if you are one of our winners. DLA Piper’s Early Careers team may send you further information about relevant opportunities by email.
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