Law Unlocked Insight Day

Are you curious about life at DLA Piper? Discover how we’re making an extraordinary impact beyond the borders of traditional law by attending this event.

This event is designed for first-year law students and second-year non-law students who want to explore what makes DLA Piper a different kind of law firm. Give your career the best platform and start shaping your future with us.

At our Law, unlockedinsight event, you will:

discover innovation at workby learning how we’re using AI and legal technology to redefine the way a global law firm operates;
see how we're more focused on shaping the future than protecting the past by exploring our practice groups and approach to responsible business and sustainability;
meet the people behind the impact - our trusted advisors, innovators, and game-changers who challenge the status quo every day.
build your knowledge, skills and confidence through sessions designed to help you determine if a career in law is right for you.
navigate your path to success by gaining early insights into our early career programmes.

You’ll also be invited to ourapplication masterclass in September 2025, giving you a head start in your 2026 summer internship application.

Take the first step towards a world of opportunity, and the key to a global career.

Law, unlocked - London (Monday 07 April 2025)

Law, unlocked - Leeds (Tuesday 08 April 2025)

Am I eligible?

Studying a law degree: you can apply if you're a first-year student on a three-year course or a second-year student on a four-year course.
Studying a non-law degree: you can apply if you're in your second year of study.
Open to students from any degree background studying at a UK university.
We welcome applications from eligible students interested in opportunities across our UK offices – Birmingham, Edinburgh, Leeds, London, Manchester and Sheffield. Please apply to the event located closest to you

About DLA Piper

Opportunity, unlocked

We’re redefining what an international law firm can be.

With over 90 offices in more than 40 countries, we offer global careers without limits. At DLA Piper, you’ll find the most interesting work, experience the riches of other cultures, and enjoy the complexity of an interconnected world.

We’re a different kind of law firm. We’re a firm where you’ll focus more on shaping the future than protecting the past. You’ll work in forward-looking teams to find creative solutions for clients.

We’re making an extraordinary impact, beyond the borders of traditional law. Looking forward, without forgetting how far we’ve come.

On our Early Careers programmes, you’ll develop the knowledge and skills to give your career the best platform. You’ll have the opportunities to discover your own path and the support to help you along the way.

At DLA Piper, you’ll define the impact you make. Unlock your potential. Come and shape the future of law.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.

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