Summer Associate Programme 2022 in Bucuresti

Summer Associate Programme 2022 -(2200009L)DescriptionTHE OPPORTUNITYWe offer summer internships at our Bucharest office for IIIrd year law students. We ensure that everyone will gain real, hands-on experience, benefit from training and become an integral part of the team. We are looking for highly talented people who can demonstrate an affinity with our values. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES You have successfully passed all your exams with very good grades You have solid legal knowledge You have good command of general English (verbal and written) You have enthusiasm to learn and develop oneself You are proficient in Microsoft Office You are creative, pro-active, flexible and a team player with a positive 'can do' attitude You are looking to work in a dynamic yet demanding context The firm offers excellent training, learning and development programmes, as well as a genuine opportunity to experience a wide range of work and clients in a friendly, supportive environment. If you are looking to start your career and make a valued contribution, this is a fantastic opportunity for you to join a progressive global firm and be part of our success. ABOUT YOU We are a well-forged dream-team of many stars and exceptional capabilities. We are a company with a global mind and a local soul. DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, positioning us to help clients with their legal needs around the world. We strive to be the leading global business law firm by delivering quality and value to our clients. We achieve this through practical and innovative legal solutions that help our clients succeed. We deliver consistent services across our platform of practices and sectors in all matters we undertake. Our clients range from multinational, Global 1000, and Fortune 500 enterprises to emerging companies developing industry-leading technologies. They include more than half of the Fortune 250 and nearly half of the FTSE 350 or their subsidiaries. We also advise governments and public sector bodies. We offer exceptional career opportunities to our lawyers, aspiring graduates and business services professionals in a truly challenging and rewarding environment. ABOUT US DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Our global reach ensures that we can help businesses with their legal needs anywhere in the world. We strive to be the leading global business law firm by delivering quality, service excellence and value to our clients and offering practical and innovative legal solutions to help them succeed. Our clients range from multinational, Global 1000, and Fortune 500 enterprises to emerging companies developing industry-leading technologies, as well as government and public sector bodies. OUR VALUES In everything we do connected with our People, our Clients and our Communities, we live by these values: Be Supportive – we are compassionate and inclusive, valuing diversity and acting thoughtfully Be Collaborative - we are proactive, passionate team players investing in our relationships Be Bold - we are fearless and inquisitive, challenging ourselves to think big and find creative new solutions Be Exceptional - we are strategic and driven, exceeding standards and expectations DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION At DLA Piper, diversity and inclusion underpins how we live our values and everything we do. We believe that everyone has a voice, and that everyone’s voice counts. We know that the rich diversity across our firm makes us stronger, more innovative and creative, which helps us to better serve our clients and communities. We are committed to providing an inclusive working environment and culture across our global firm, where everyone can bring their authentic self to work. Diversity of perspective, thought, background and culture combine to make us the leading global law firm; that’s why we actively seek to build balanced teams. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify. We support anyone with a disability or long term health condition to ensure they have the opportunity to perform at their best. If you have not done so already, please let us know if you require any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required. AGILE WORKING We know that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That's why we are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support requests for agile working arrangements. PRE-ENGAGEMENT SCREENING In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability and references from previous employers.Primary Location:Romania-BucharestJob:TraineesSchedule:Full-time