Furas Internship 2025 - UAE

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 13-month internship in our Dubai office.

Yur 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

We’re looking for people from a diverse range of backgrounds who have the potential to thrive at our firm.

Education

To succeed on our early careers programmes, you don’t need any specific legal experience or education, but you will, in addition to the eligibility criteria:

• have an interest in international law and business;
• have a forward-thinking and entrepreneurial mindset and will be excited about doing things differently in the legal industry;
• be self-motivated by a strong desire to achieve your personal and professional goals;
• enjoy collaborating with others and will be instinctively socially aware;
• have a growth mindset so you see setbacks as learning opportunities, and you’ll proactively look for ways to grow and develop;
• enjoy working in an ever-changing environment; and
• enjoy taking ownership of tasks and thinking critically.
  
  

About Us

We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.

At DLA Piper, we understand that inclusion is not a one-size-fits-all concept. We embrace and celebrate the range of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that each individual brings to our firm. By fostering a culture that welcomes and appreciates all aspects of our individuality, we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Our commitment to inclusion and positive social impact enables us to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities, while nurturing a unique and inclusive culture for all our people. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.

We are committed to being accessible and accommodating any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive experience for all. If you need any support or adjustments, please let us know.

Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day.

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