DLA Piper Global Cyber with Data Privacy

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-paced

6-7 hours

No grades

No assessments

Intermediate

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.

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and resources provided by our team at DLA Piper. No live sessions, all self-paced.
Earn a certificate and add it to your CV and LinkedIn as an extracurricular activity.
Stand out in applications. Showcase your potential and personal qualities that will contribute to the success of our firm.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Analytical Reasoning

Attention to Detail

Clear Communication

Clear Writing

Compliance Analysis

Compliance Management

Critical Thinking

Data Privacy

Documentation

Legal Analysis

Problem Solving

Professional Communication

Public Relations

Risk Assessment

Risk Management

Risk Prioritization

Stakeholder Communication

Strategic Communication

Strategic Problem Solving

Introduction from DLA Piper

Hear Linzi Penman, a Partner in DLA Piper's Edinburgh office at DLA Piper, introduce the simulation.

Tasks

Intro & Scenario

Background context and your project team

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.

Intro & Scenario

Background context and your project team

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.

Reviews

4.6

This job simulation is a highly effective way to experience the high stakes environment of a global law firm like DLA Piper. It is a Realistic Multi-Dimensional Pressure as the simulation doesn't just ask for a "legal opinion." It forces you to balance: Navigating the strict 72-hour GDPR window and protecting a luxury conglomerate's reputation while meeting transparency requirements.

Student

I liked how realistic and practical the program was. The tasks reflected real-world legal scenarios, especially around data breaches, GDPR compliance, and crisis management. It helped me understand how legal advice is structured for senior stakeholders and improved my ability to balance legal, regulatory, and reputational considerations in professional communication.

Student

I really appreciated how the program simulates real-world legal scenarios, giving practical experience in GDPR compliance, cybersecurity, and strategic communications. The tasks were engaging, detailed, and helped me think critically about high-stakes decision-making while considering legal, reputational, and regulatory implications

Student, Université Catholique de Lyon

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