DLA Piper is looking for UAE Nationals to join their Furas Internship program in Dubai.

OVERVIEW:

A first-of-its-kind opportunity for UAE Nationals to experience life at the heart of a global law firm. Work in one of our world-leading Dubai practice groups or business services teams. Explore the intersection between law and business. Find out how an international law firm makes an impact in the UAE and across the world. Develop the foundation of skills you need for a global legal career. You’ll do all this and more during your 12-month internship in our Dubai office.

YOUR TIME WITH US:

You’ll play an active role in our teams and take on responsibility from day one. Experience the cutting edge of the legal sector and discover how law can unlock potential across the world and in your own career. See how our purpose-led organisation makes a difference beyond our day-to-day work through programmes like our pro bono work and sustainability commitments.

The internship is your chance to see if law is a career you can thrive in. You may be an aspiring lawyer wanting to join one of our practice groups. In these teams, you will attend court hearings, work with clients, and develop your professional network. Or, you may be an aspiring business professional. You will join a forward-looking, friendly team to develop knowledge and a range of skills curated to your own strengths. These teams include marketing and business development, legal project management, finance, knowledge, and security operations.

You’ll also develop your personal and professional skillset through experiences that will be valued in any sector you choose to continue into. We’ll offer particularly successful candidates a permanent role when they finish their internship. You’ll choose your preferred practice groups and business services teams when you apply, and we’ll try to assign you to one of them for the programme.

During the internship, you will:

• Work on a variety of interesting challenges across different sectors.
• Join a diverse and friendly team while collaborating with colleagues across the world.
• Have opportunities to engage with initiatives beyond your role, including technology, sustainability, and pro bono work.
• Develop essential business skills through our extensive learning programmes and supportive culture.
• Get support from a network of supervisors, buddies, and mentors to develop confidence and identify your own personal and professional goals.
• Be part of an international Early Careers community full of talented colleagues who will become part of your global network.
• Enjoy a working environment where your wellbeing is always a priority and your workload will be managed to ensure you can always deliver your best.

ELIGIBILITY:

You’ll be a UAE National holding a Family Book. You’ll be completing your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in your final year of study, or a recent graduate or career changer. Students from any degree discipline can apply but only one application can be made per year.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR:

In addition to the eligibility criteria, we look for those with the skills that will enable success at DLP Piper and within a legal career. These include, but are not limited to: 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.