During your one month summer internship (July, August, September), you will see what it is really like to work in a global law firm. You will have the chance to put your theoretical knowledge into practice while working on projects for our international clients. As well as gaining practical knowledge, you will participate in a variety of training courses that will help you develop your professional skills, plan your career path, and create your own personal brand in the legal services market. We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic candidates who want to work in an English speaking environment. If your application is successful, you will join one of the teams you select during the recruitment process.
Main duties and responsibilities
Depending on the team you apply to, you will:
- Draft pleadings, motions, resolutions and other procedural documents
- Draft legal opinions, memoranda, and e-mail templates for our clients
- Conduct legal research and learn how to use it in practice
- Contact courts, public offices and agencies (you will learn how public institutions work)
- Participate in legal due diligence reviews
- Participate in meetings with our clients
- Learn the practical work of a lawyer
- Broaden your professional knowledge and skills
About you
To get the most out of our programme you will:
- Be a law graduate (2026) or a 3rd/4th/5th year law student
- Have a very good command of English (min. B2)
- Have a very good knowledge of the basic areas of Polish law
- Have the ability to work in Lex/Legalis and MS Office
- Be available to work at least 32 hours per week
- Be articulate and engaged
- Be well-organised and analytical
- Be passionate about a career in law
The benefits of being a DLA Piper Summer Intern
We think there are many benefits to being part of our summer programme:
- Our focus on learning and development
- Working in the teams of dedicated people
- Working with experienced lawyers on international projects
- The opportunity to develop legal English skills
- Working with designated mentor
- Regular feedback on your results and development
- A great atmosphere and culture
- Flexible working hours
- The potential for a nine-month training contract in Ahead programme
- An attractive salary
- Offices in the centre of Warsaw
We are waiting for your application until 15th April 2026! Send your CV today and become part of DLA Piper Summer Adventure!
About us
DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers and business service professionals located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Our global reach ensures that we can help businesses with their legal needs anywhere in the world. We strive to be the leading global business law firm by delivering quality, service excellence and value to our clients and offering practical and innovative legal solutions to help them succeed. Our clients range from multinational, Global 1000, and Fortune 500 enterprises to emerging companies developing industry-leading technologies, as well as government and public sector bodies.
Find out more about DLA Piper summer adventure by emailing praktyki@dlapiper.com
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At DLA Piper, we aim to make meaningful progress and build an inclusive culture where anyone affected by disability, neurodiversity or a long-term health condition has an equitable and accessible chance of success. If you think you may need adjustments or additional support to enable you to participate in our recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment team and we will be happy to support you.
Agile Working
We recognise that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That’s why we are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support requests for agile working arrangements.
Pre-Engagement Screening
In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability, and references from previous employers.
Our hiring approach
Our hiring approach enables us to learn about the professional and person you are, and gives you the opportunity to learn about us. Your recruitment experience can differ depending on the type of role you are interviewing for. You will always meet your direct Line Manager for your role, as well as peers and close collaborators for the position. For some of our roles we may also use assessment tools, practical exercises, and panel presentations. Your Recruitment Business Partner will inform you of the recruitment process at the start of any recruitment process, but please let us know if you have any questions prior to making an application.
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