About this experience

Are you curious about life at DLA Piper? Discover how we’re making an extraordinary impact beyond the borders of traditional law by attending this event.

This event is designed for first-year law students and second-year non-law students who want to explore what makes DLA Piper a different kind of law firm. Give your career the best platform and start shaping your future with us.

At our Law, unlocked insight event, you will:

  • discover innovation at work by learning how we’re using AI and legal technology to redefine the way a global law firm operates;
  • see how we're more focused on shaping the future than protecting the past by exploring our practice groups and approach to responsible business and sustainability;
  • meet the people behind the impact - our trusted advisors, innovators, and game-changers who challenge the status quo every day.
  • build your knowledge, skills and confidence through sessions designed to help you determine if a career in law is right for you.
  • navigate your path to success by gaining early insights into our early career programmes.

You’ll also be invited to our application masterclass in September 2025, giving you a head start in your 2026 summer internship application.

Take the first step towards a world of opportunity, and the key to a global career. 

Am I eligible?

  • Studying a law degree: you can apply if you're a first-year student on a three-year course or a second-year student on a four-year course.
  • Studying a non-law degree: you can apply if you're in your second year of study.
  • Open to students from any degree background studying at a UK university. 
  • We welcome applications from eligible students interested in opportunities across our UK offices – Birmingham, Edinburgh, Leeds, London, Manchester and Sheffield. Please apply to the event located closest to you.

Key dates

  • Applications open: 27 January 2025
  • Law, unlocked - London (Monday 07 April 2025) - Apply now on our website
  • Law, unlocked - Leeds (Tuesday 08 April 2025) - Apply now on our website