Job Description

Your skills

Participants in our Summer Associate programme have always been highly talented individuals who share our values. You are a strong candidate if, among other qualities:

• you have successfully passed all your exams with very good grades
• you have solid legal knowledge
• you have good command of general English (verbal and written)
• have an interest in international law and business
• you are self-motivated, pro-active, and have a positive 'can-do' attitude

Your benefits

The programme gives you the opportunity to discover whether a career in an international law firm is the right fit for you.

You will get to know your practice group, experience meaningful work, and build the best possible foundation for your professional development.

You will also grow your personal and professional skillset through experiences valued in any future career path you may pursue.

The DLA Piper Summer Associate programme offers exceptional training, learning and development opportunities, as well as genuine exposure to a wide range of work and clients in a friendly, supportive, and motivating environment. By joining us, you will have the chance to:

• experience the working environment in a top-tier business law firm
• collaborate in a team, sharing information and knowledge
• strengthen communication, client relations, and teamwork skills
• learn how to deliver a high‑quality, professional service in a timely manner
• develop a flexible mindset by working on multi-jurisdictional ongoing projects for clients from diverse business sectors

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for the Summer Associate programme, please make sure you upload your CV (including previous internships), a transcript of your grades and a motivation letter in which you mention your legal areas of interest. All documents should be in English and uploaded individually (word or pdf format).

For any other queries, please refer to monica.brusalis@dlapiper.com

About us

We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.

DLA Piper's office in Bucharest supports clients with a team of more than 50 internationally trained lawyers and tax consultants combining industry knowledge built on local projects with international experience gained while advising major global clients.

Our legal and tax services cover Corporate, Employment, Competition, Life Sciences, Finance, Intellectual Property and Technology, Real Estate, Tax, Litigation. Every day we help trailblazing organizations seize business opportunities and successfully manage growth and change at speed. Visit dlapiper.com to discover more.

At DLA Piper, we understand that inclusion is not a one-size-fits-all concept. We embrace and celebrate the range of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that each individual brings to our firm. By fostering a culture that welcomes and appreciates all aspects of our individuality, we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Our commitment to inclusion and positive social impact enables us to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities, while nurturing a unique and inclusive culture for all our people. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.

We are committed to being accessible and accommodating any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive experience for all. If you need any support or adjustments, please let us know.

Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day.