U.S. Summer Program - Regulatory Candidates (JD Year 2029)

DLA Piper • Washington DC, DC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

DLA Piper’s Regulatory group is seeking exceptional law students to join the 2028 summer program in the Washington, DC office. 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 Regulatory 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 an associate at DLA Piper. Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated interest in regulatory. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process or if you have any questions, please contact the law school recruiting team. Candidates must apply directly online rather than sending application materials by email. Please apply online and include a resume, cover letter, and law school transcript (if available). No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

Requirements

• Class of 2029 law students.
• Demonstrated interest in regulatory.

Nice To Haves

• Entrepreneurial mindset.
• Motivated to build legal skills and gain insight into client needs.
• Innovators and creative thinkers.
• Thrive on challenge and value teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Working on trials, appeals, and related counseling along with pro bono opportunities.
• 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

• Tailored experience working on trials, appeals, and related counseling along with pro bono opportunities.
• In-depth training focused on development and preparation for the future.
• Assigned team for support and feedback.
• Opportunity to build network through social events.
• 10-week program providing insight into life as an associate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed