Trainee Program
Step into the world of a first-class global law firm and experience firsthand what it is like to work with real-world cases. At DLA Piper, you will have the chance to tackle a variety of intriguing legal projects across multiple practice groups. As a Legal Trainee, you will work closely with our lawyers in areas such as Corporate, Litigation, Real Estate, Finance, IPT, Employment and Tax. Could you be the next Legal Trainee to join our team?
Your Experience & Qualifications
Our Offering
We offer you a truly international environment during your four-month trainee period. With an assigned personal tutor as your support, you will have great colleagues and a warm-hearted work society. Your duties are e.g. legal research, translations and drafting various documents, and contacting authorities. All trainees are welcome to join our professional training events and other events organized by DLA Piper Helsinki.
By the end of your Trainee Program, you will have an understanding of where your talents and interests lie. The experience gained – and the networks you nurtured when working at DLA Piper – will provide you with a strong foundation for your future career.
Next Steps
If you feel that this could be your chance to work in a dynamic, diverse, and encouraging environment, please do apply! We are looking forward to hearing from you soon!
We are currently recruiting trainees to start between March and June 2025.
Our Trainee Program application period is now open until October 13, 2024. If you would like more information on the Trainee Program before submitting your application online, please contact our Partner, Riikka Autio (M: +358 50 344 6582 E: riikka.autio@fi.dlapiper.com).
Did you know?
We strive to be the leading global business law firm by delivering quality and value to our clients. We achieve this through offering practical and innovative legal solutions across our platform of practices and sectors. Our continued success as an employer relies on our ability to provide a supportive, inclusive and a motivating environment where everyone has a role to play in supporting the delivery of outstanding service to our clients.
Our People, Culture & Values
Our people are the soul of our firm. Our culture derives from our corporate values and our different personalities. For us diversity is a unique blend of talents, skills, experiences, and perspectives that makes each of us an individual. We maintain an open, resilient, and transparent culture. Our aim is to build an inclusive and supportive culture where all our people feel they belong and can achieve their best. We value and support each other. We are accessible. Our values consist of:
Be Supportive – we care about others, value diversity and act thoughtfully
Be Collaborative – we give, we share, and we join in
Be Bold – we stand tall and challenge ourselves to think big
Be Exceptional – we exceed standards and expectations
DLA Piper is committed to promoting inclusive practices and values diversity in perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds.