U.S. Summer Program - L ; Corporate

2026 U.S. Summer Program - 1L Candidates (Corporate)

DLA Piper’s Corporate group is seeking exceptional law students to join the 2026 summer program in the following offices:
Austin, Palo Alto, San Francisco, and San Diego.

As a summer associate in our Corporate 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 into what life is like as an associate at DLA Piper.

• 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 conferences, 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.

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

Sedentary work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Hybrid with in‑office expectations.

In accordance with California’s Pay Transparency Law, the weekly pay for this position, if hired to work in California, is currently expected to be $4,326.

Please apply online and include a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and law school transcript. Please indicate your preferred DLA Piper office location in your cover letter. Candidates must apply directly online rather than sending application materials by email. No immigration sponsorship is available for this position. 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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process.

DLA Piper is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.