DLA Piper Global Cyber with Data Privacy

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Complete work that simulates life on the job. 6-7 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to DLA Piper. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Hiring Now

Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 6-7 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to DLA Piper. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Why complete this job simulation

A risk-free way to experience working with us at DLA Piper. Practise your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced6-7 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsIntermediate

Welcome to the Global Cyber with Data Privacy programme! We are thrilled to have you here.

DLA Piper is 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.

Every day, we help trailblazing organisations seize business opportunities and successfully manage growth and change at speed. Through our pro bono work and community investment around the world, we help create a more just and sustainable future.

During this programme, you will get the opportunity to experience working as a junior team member and completing tasks that replicate the work that our Data Privacy and Cybersecurity team does every day. You’ll learn key skills in:

Legal analysis of data breaches and regulatory compliance
Strategic communication and media statement drafting
Risk assessment and problem-solving in high-stakes scenarios

We hope this programme provides a great resource for you to upskill and strengthen your knowledge and skills as you explore career options and a potential career at DLA Piper.

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Skills you will learn and practice:

Data Privacy

Clear Communication

Stakeholder Communication

Public Relations

Risk Prioritization

Professional Communication

Risk Management

Compliance Analysis

Strategic Problem Solving

Clear Writing

How it works

Introduction from DLA Piper

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Tasks in this program

Intro & Scenario

Meet your team members and learn about your project goals.

Your role

You are a junior member of DLA Piper’s Global Data Protection and Cybersecurity team. Your role is to provide research support and prepare first drafts of emails and advice notes to assist the team in delivering exceptional client service.
You work within a diverse, highly skilled team of data privacy and cybersecurity experts who frequently advise clients on responding to cyberattacks, an increasingly common threat.
You have recently assisted Raccine, a major client, on several key projects, including updating their website privacy policies for some of their biggest brands.
While working with Raccine, you collaborated closely with the head of its Data Protection Legal team but have not yet met the General Counsel.
You’ve now been assigned to support Raccine as they navigate a critical data breach and ransomware incident, providing essential legal guidance to the General Counsel and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Your goal

Your primary objective is to assist Raccine in responding to the data breach effectively, balancing legal obligations with reputational considerations.
You will conduct legal assessments, draft client communications, and provide strategic advice on regulatory compliance and risk management, gaining hands-on experience in cyber incident advisory.

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"It was practical and realistic, helping me understand legal work in cybersecurity, data protection, and risk management."-- Student from University of the People

"It was awesome. I'm starting to get a clear understanding of what a GRC analyst do and how they do it. Thanks to DLA piper for this wonderful opportunity"-- Student from Ekiti State University

"I liked that the simulation felt realistic and practical. It made me apply GDPR and legal risk thinking to real-life cyber breach situations, not just theory. It also helped me practice clear communication for both clients and the Board, especially under pressure."-- Student from East West University

"The simulation's greatest strength was its progressive narrative structure. Rather than presenting isolated, disconnected tasks, it built a coherent story across multiple stages: Task 1: Initial breach qualification and notification obligations Task 2: Strategic communication and risk mitigation Task 3: Complex legal analysis of ransom payment r..."-- Student from Kigali Independent University

"I really love the way I was given the opportunity to learn and visualise what I have learnt, and I was able to test my drafting skills, and learn how to communicate better with stakeholders."-- Student from Joseph Ayo Babalola University