2026 U.S. Summer Program - 2L Candidates (Employment)

DLA Piper • Chicago, IL

307d • $4,236

About The Position

DLA Piper’s Employment group is seeking exceptional law students to join the 2026 summer program in the following offices: Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Palo Alto, San Diego, and San Francisco. We are seeking candidates with an entrepreneurial mindset, who are motivated to build their legal skills and gain insight into client needs. We value innovators and creative thinkers. If you thrive on challenge and value teamwork, we want to hear from you. As a summer associate in our Employment group, you will receive a tailored experience working on trials, appeals, and related counseling along with pro bono opportunities. Our in-depth training focuses on your development and helps prepare you for the future. You will be assigned a team who will provide support and offer feedback, and you will be able to build your network through social events. Our 10-week program provides insight to what life is like as a junior associate at DLA Piper. Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated interest in employment.

Requirements

• Law students must complete the equivalent of four semesters of law school prior to the start of our 2026 Summer Program.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods of time, participating in digital/virtual conference calls, and participating in meetings as needed.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with in-office expectations.
• Weekly pay for this position, if hired to work in California or New York City, is currently expected to be $4,236.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed