Students and Graduates

At RDJ we recruit, train and nurture you to become not just technically excellent and well-rounded lawyers, but also future partners and leaders of the firm..

Our trainee solicitor programme gives you real opportunities to explore because we believe that the more you experience, the better lawyer you will become. Working across a wide range of practice areas, you will dive deep into project-based legal assignments serving large multinationals, small and medium enterprises and innovative startups. Plus, you’ll be completely supported by a team of experienced partners and solicitors.

What do we look for in a trainee? Not just academic excellence, but your motivation, leadership skills and the ability to thrive both in collaborative teams and in our progressive and entrepreneurial environment. Plus, all of our trainees share a deep commitment to providing exceptional service and the highest quality advice to our clients.

Download our Graduate brochure here.

How to apply

Applications are now closed.

Summer Internships

Looking to get real-world work experience at one of Ireland’s leading corporate law firms? Our summer internship programme consists of six-week placements in our Cork, Dublin and Galway offices during June, July and August, where you learn from world-class lawyers and alongside trainee solicitors across the firm’s main departments in Litigation, Corporate and Commercial or Commercial Property.

How to apply

Applications are now closed.

University Work Placements

University of Limerick

We welcome applications for work placements in our Cork, Dublin and Galway offices as part of the University of Limerick Cooperative Placement Programme. Placements at the firm are available not only for law students but also for IT and marketing students in the firm’s IT and marketing departments. Interested applicants should apply via the Cooperative Education & Careers Division at University Limerick.

University College Cork
We are also delighted to participate in the University College Cork Clinical Programme. Interested applicants should send their C.V. and a cover letter marked for the attention of Graduate Recruitment to recruit@rdj.ie or apply through their university programme administrator.

RDJ is one team where the person is respected before the position. Partners and solicitors are generous with their time, knowledge, and expertise and are committed to helping trainee solicitors learn and develop to their full potential. It’s a fantastic training environment.

– Leah Moriarty, Trainee Solicitor

Students and Graduates

Summer Internships

University Work Placements

What our trainees say