Internship Programme Luxembourg 2026

We pride ourselves on giving new lawyers a truly unique experience. Whether you’re a student or graduate we aim to give you the tools and experience to forge a successful career in law. That means combining learning with experience and giving you the opportunity to work with people at all levels of our business.

Our internship programme

Our Internship Programme is designed to give you an insight into what life at DLA Piper is really like. As an intern at DLA Piper, you are given real responsibilities, supporting our clients wherever they operate around the world. You will have the chance to learn through practical work and observation in a truly global firm, giving you an outstanding breadth of legal knowledge, as well as the practical skills that will stay with you for your entire career.

You will also be fully involved in our pro bono and knowledge activities. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other DLA Piper offices and experience our “One Team, No Borders” way of working, to improve and test your technical legal skills internationally.

Our Internship Programme is 6 months in duration, and is available in the following periods:

- January - June 2026
- July - December 2026

Opportunities are available across the following Practice Groups:

- Corporate
- Finance (Finance/Banking/Regulatory)
- Investment Funds
- Intellectual Property & Technology
- Litigation & Regulatory
- Tax

About you

In addition to the eligibility criteria, we are looking to recruit interns with the behaviours, strengths and skills that will enable success at DLA Piper and within a legal career. These include, but are not limited to:

- A strong academic record
- Excellent communication and drafting skills in English and French. Proficiency in German or another language would also be advantageous.
- Motivation to work in the legal industry and start your career with us.
- A desire to learn more, proactively seeking opportunities to do so.
- Taking pride in every aspect of your work, where no detail is too small.
- Connecting with others to create long lasting relationships.
- Adapting your approach depending on the situation and in the face of any setbacks.

How to apply

About us

DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers and business service professionals 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.

Hybrid working

Pre-engagement screening

In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits and where relevant, 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 work-related references.

Job Reference

5810

Function

Early Careers

Category

Early Careers

Location
- Luxembourg, Luxembourg