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Global Cyber with Data Privacy

Location: United States
Experience Type: Forage (Virtual Job Simulations)
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Protect data and navigate cybersecurity challenges as a junior team member with DLA Piper’s Data Privacy and Cybersecurity team

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 complianceStrategic communication and media statement draftingRisk 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.

This program is self-paced. It takes approximately 6-7 hours to complete.

Skills Learned:

  • Intro & Scenario
    Background context and your project team
  • Initial assessment of data breach and notification obligations
    Guide Raccine’s response to a high-stakes data breach with clear, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliant advice for their leadership team

    • Data Privacy
    • Clear Communication
    • Stakeholder Communication
    • Public Relations
    • Risk Prioritization
  • Advising on strategic responses and risk mitigation
    Guide Raccine’s leadership through strategic risk mitigation and GDPR compliance to navigate its data breach with confidence

    • Professional Communication
    • Risk Management
    • Compliance Analysis
    • Strategic Problem Solving
    • Clear Writing
  • Evaluating legal risks of ransom payments
    Guide Raccine’s Board through the legal complexities of ransom payments with strategic analysis and actionable advice

    • Legal Analysis
    • Risk Assessment
    • Strategic Communication
    • Problem Solving
    • Documentation
  • Reviewing and revising a media statement on a cyber incident
    Shape Raccine’s public response by crafting a media statement that protects its reputation and ensures transparency

    • Critical Thinking
    • Compliance Management
    • Strategic Communication
    • Attention to Detail
    • Analytical Reasoning
  • Finish Line

Experience Information

Sponsor
DLA Piper
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The Mountainlair
Room #133
1550 University Ave./P.O. Box 6008
Morgantown, WV 26506-6008

Career Center Hours

M Monday 8:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
T Tuesday 8:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
W Wednesday 8:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
TH Thursday 8:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
F Friday 8:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

VIRTUAL and IN-PERSON 1:1 Appointments Available 

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Meet the Team

Erica LaRue Meet Erica
Ali Anderson Meet Ali
Caleb Arnold Meet Caleb
Khrystyna Pelchar Meet Khrystyna
Cole Newland Meet Cole
Anna Belan Meet Anna
Kelly Stewart Meet Kelly
Jason Walker Meet Jason
Robert Barricelli Meet Robert
Danica Ryan Meet Danica
Kellie McMillen Meet Kellie
Courtney Pletcher Meet Courtney
Mallory Napolillo Meet Mallory
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Phone
304-293-2221
Email
careercenter@mail.wvu.edu
Website
https://careercenter.wvu.edu/
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The Mountainlair
Room #133
1550 University Ave./P.O. Box 6008
Morgantown, WV 26506-6008

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