Who we're looking for
A career for all rounders
The first thing you need to know is what lawyers at DLA Piper actually do. It involves a lot more than the knowing the law and requires a wide range of skills.
Knowing the law
We are a full service business law firm which means we cover all aspects of private and public sector activity. Giving your clients guidance on the legal issues is obviously very important. You won’t be an expert in every area of the law, but must be a master of your chosen specialisms and be able to adapt that knowledge for specific circumstances.
Beyond the law
Being a great lawyer requires a lot more than technical knowledge. Our philosophy of ‘everything matters’ means that every aspect of our service has to be delivered to the highest quality: from the way you answer the phone, to the way you deliver your advice. You’re going to have to be good at lots of things, have initiative and be very customer focused.
Communication
Communication and interpersonal skills are vital. Lawyers are also team players. You’ll regularly work with others to tackle a project. You need to be able to listen, put forward suggestions and play an active role. Ours is a firm where hierarchy is almost invisible and everyone’s input matters.
Legal practice is a business
We consider our lawyers to be business people because, after all, our firm is a business. When you become a lawyer with us, we expect you to understand what makes our clients tick and have a thorough knowledge of the industry in which they work. We want you to be entrepreneurial, always coming up with fresh ideas that can make extra profits for the client and our firm. As your career develops you’ll also need to understand budgets, business planning and marketing.
Have you got what it takes?
Why not have a go at our quiz to see if you have the skills we're looking for. It's a fun way to learn a bit more about a career at DLA Piper and see what makes a well rounded lawyer.
