Law Firm Seeking 2L Candidates for 2026 Summer Program in Tax Department
Hybrid Work Arrangement with In-Office Expectations
Locations: New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Palo Alto, CA; Washington, DC; Los Angeles, CA; Seattle, WA; Boston, MA
Full-Time, 10-Week Program
Job Requisition ID: R2025-847
DLA Piper, a leading international law firm, is seeking exceptional law students to join our 2026 summer program in the Tax department. We are looking for candidates with an entrepreneurial mindset, a demonstrated interest in tax, and a related background or education. As a summer associate, you will have the opportunity to work on transactional matters and participate in pro bono work. Our 10-week program also includes in-depth training, feedback and support from a designated team, and social events to build your network.
Essential Job Expectations:
- Effectively communicate with clients, lawyers, and business professionals
- Produce high-quality work product and meet deadlines
- Foster positive work relationships
- Comply with firm policies and practices
- Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, including working at a computer and participating in virtual meetings
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Completion of four semesters of law school prior to the start of the program
Physical Demands: Sedentary work, primarily sitting at a desk
Work Environment: Hybrid, with in-office expectations
Salary Information: In accordance with New York City, Washington, and California's Pay Transparency Law, the expected weekly pay for this position is $4,326.
Application Process: Please apply online and include a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and law school transcript. Indicate your preferred DLA Piper office location in your cover letter. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request for individuals with disabilities.
DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Contact law school recruiting for more information.
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- Seeking exceptional law students with an entrepreneurial mindset
- Gain insight into client needs and build legal skills
- Work on transactional matters and participate in pro bono opportunities
- In-depth training, feedback, and support from designated team
- Social events to build network
- 10-week program provides insight into life as a junior associate at DLA Piper
- Ideal candidates have demonstrated interest in tax and related background/education
- Hybrid work arrangement with in-office expectations
- Locations: New York, San Francisco, Palo Alto, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Seattle, Boston
- Full-time, 10-week program
- Job Requisition ID: R2025-847
- Salary: $4,326/week (in accordance with Pay Transparency Law)
- Requirements: Completion of four semesters of law school prior to start of program
- Physical demands: Sedentary work, primarily sitting at a desk
- Application process: Apply online and include resume, cover letter, writing sample, and law school transcript
- Equal opportunity employer - values diversity in the workplace
- Contact law school recruiting for more information or accommodation needs.
