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DLA Piper

DLA PIPER UK LLP

Victoria Square House, Victoria Square, Birmingham B2 4DL

Tel: 020 7796 6677

Email: recruitment.graduate@dlapiper.com

Web: www.dlapiper.com

THE FIRM

DLA Piper is one of the world's largest full servicecommercial law firms with offices in Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester and Sheffield. We now have more than 8,000 employees working from over 60 offices across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the US. Our current vision is to be the leading global business law firm. Our clients include some of the world's leading businesses, governments, banks and financial institutions. An emphasis on providing high quality service and teamwork offers a challenging, fast-paced working environment.   DLA Piper offers trainees the opportunity to apply for international secondments to our Dubai, Hong Kong, Moscow, Singapore and Tokyo offices and we also offer a number of client secondments.  Unlike many otherfirms of our size there are no compulsory seats.

In 2008 DLA Piper won the prestigious National Graduate Recruitment Awards' 'Diversity Recruitment Award' proving our commitment to recruiting people from a wide variety of backgrounds and ages.  Our progressive approach to recruitment creates  a mix of talents that contributes to our success.

TYPES OF WORK

DLA Piper has the following main areas of work: Corporate; Employment, Pensions & Benefits; Finance & Projects; Litigation & Regulatory; Real Estate; and Technology, Media & Commercial.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

DLA Piper will have approximately 100 vacancies fortraining contracts commencing in 2011. We welcome applications from students with either a law or non-law background who have a minimum of 3 Bs at A Level (or equivalent) and expect, or have achieved a 2.1 degree classification.  There is no 'standard' DLA Piper trainee, however we do look for good communicators and team players.  As well as this, in line with our main focus of work, a keen interest in the corporate world is essential - as is an appetite for life!

TRAINING PROGRAMME

From induction to qualification and beyond, DLA Piper ensures that its employees develop the necessary skills and knowledge to survive in a busy client-driven environment. Trainees complete four six month seats during the course of their training contract. If you want responsibility, we will give you as much as you can handle and your progress will be monitored through regular reviews and feedback. 

WHEN AND HOW TO APPLY

The deadline for receipt of applications for training contracts commencing in September 2011 is 31 July 2009. All applicants should complete the firm's online application form which can be found at www.dlapiper.com.  More details and further recruitment information can also be accessed via the website.

VACATION SCHEMES

We operate a formal summer scheme, which runs between June and August each year.  The schemes run for two weeks and allow a thorough insight into DLA Piper. There are approximately 200 places available nationwide. Applications should be made via our online application form and the closing date for summer 2009 is 31 January 2009. 

TRAINEE SALARIES (Sept 2008)

London - £37,000 1st Year; £41,000 2nd Year

English Regions - £26,000 1st Year; £29,000 2nd Year