Why choose DLA Piper

We think you should choose us because of the value we place on our trainees. Talking on BBC2's Working Lunch on 9 September 2009, Sir Nigel Knowles, joint CEO and managing partner of DLA Piper, had this to say when asked whether, in this time of recession, we had many graduate opportunities:

"We get three to four thousand applications a year and take up to about 100 graduates annually in the UK. It's as important as ever. Every year the quality of graduates improves. They're the future of the firm and it's not something that we would give up on. It's very important."

Find out why else you should chose us:

Real experience

As a DLA Piper trainee you will get real experience - and lots of it. Actual work for actual clients that can make a difference. Read about our what you can expect here.

We won’t waste your time

There are going to be tough days as well as fun times; grind as well as glamour; and some late nights and early mornings. However, everything that you encounter will stand you in good stead for your future career. You'll gain broad experience and a real feel for the law.

Breadth of service

As one of the world’s largest law firms we offer stability. The recession created enormous problems for many law firms. We’ve had to make adjustments ourselves, but our global strength and breadth of practice has allowed us to maintain our success and you can be confident of your future prospects.

Quality

Big ticket work flows around our firm – you don't just become a part of our Birmingham or London operation but a member of a genuinely worldwide, unified organisation. City-quality work in a regional location is the norm.

Choice

A career at DLA Piper offers you choice. Not everyone wants to become a partner but for some that’s their single minded goal. There are a thousand ways to have a career here - a huge range of specialist areas, leadership roles, locations and projects to get your teeth into.

A circle of support

Our training scheme is amongst the best in the business. From residential courses where you can meet up regularly with other trainees, learning through practice and observation by sitting with a partner or associate, to on-the-job training, we'll ensure you have the support you need to develop your skills.

Commerciality

DLA Piper is different from other law firms in our attitude. Our enormous growth over the past decade is due to an entrepreneurial mindset – we've shown how real commercial flair can get you places very quickly. There is energy in our working environment and we need dynamic people to continue our success.

Widening your horizons

We encourage our people to support good causes and get involved with the community work that takes place right across the firm. You can do everything from providing free legal advice to supporting local projects.