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DLA Piper - Applying as a graduate

Tstrack

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Hi All - I was considering applying to DLA as a graduate this year. Its website seems to exclude graduates from applying to its Summer Internship and direct applications to its Graduate Programme are closed - are they not accepting apps from graduates this year?
 

George Maxwell

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Hi All - I was considering applying to DLA as a graduate this year. Its website seems to exclude graduates from applying to its Summer Internship and direct applications to its Graduate Programme are closed - are they not accepting apps from graduates this year?
Hi @Tstrack,

I think you will get the most reliable answer from Graduate Recruitment directly. I would just send them an email and ask. If it is vague or unclear on the website, it is likely that others will be unsure too. You can then share with the forum to save others time :)

Do let me know when you do hear back (and they are accepting graduates still), whether you would like any guidance/help.
 
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John Doe

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Hi All - I was considering applying to DLA as a graduate this year. Its website seems to exclude graduates from applying to its Summer Internship and direct applications to its Graduate Programme are closed - are they not accepting apps from graduates this year?

Hi, as a graduate I'd like to know as well - please let us know if you received a response from the recruiters :)

@Tstrack
 

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