U.S. Summer Program - Finance Candidates (JD Year 2029)
About The Position
DLA Piper's Finance group is seeking exceptional law students to join the summer program in the following offices: Chicago, Miami, New York, and San Diego. You may be considered for a 1L position (2027 summer) or a 2L position (2028 summer). 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 Finance group, you will receive a tailored experience working on transactional matters 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 an associate at DLA Piper. Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated interest in Finance and a background or education in business or finance.
Requirements
- This application is open to the Class of 2029 law students.
- Demonstrated interest in Finance
- Background or education in business or finance
Nice To Haves
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Motivated to build legal skills and gain insight into client needs
- Innovators and creative thinkers
- Thrive on challenge
- Value teamwork
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 (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) 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
- Pro bono opportunities
- In-depth training focused on development
- Assigned team for support and feedback
- Network building through social events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
