DLA Piper ยท 1 day ago
2026 U.S. Summer Program - 1L Candidates (Litigation)
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad
$4,326/wk - $4,326/wkDLA Piper is a leading law firm seeking exceptional law students for their 2026 summer program in litigation. As a summer associate, you will engage in trials, appeals, and pro bono opportunities while receiving tailored training and support to develop your legal skills.
AdviceLaw EnforcementLegalProfessional Services
No H1B
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
Qualification
Required
Law students must complete the equivalent of two semesters of law school prior to the start of our 2026 Summer Program
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
Preferred
Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated interest in litigation
Company
DLA Piper
DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries to helps clients with their legal needs around the world.
Founded in 2005
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Robert Bratt
Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director, US Operations
Andrew Dyson
UK Managing Partner
Recent News
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