Question 1

Is DLA Piper a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

DLA Piper has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 1,423 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 67% of employees would recommend working at DLA Piper to a friend and 65% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about DLA Piper have been left by employees working as Intern, Trainee Solicitor and Paralegal.

Question 2

Does DLA Piper pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, DLA Piper employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at DLA Piper. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at DLA Piper?

Accepted Answer

67% of DLA Piper employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated DLA Piper 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at DLA Piper?

Accepted Answer

Associate (141), Intern (52), Legal Secretary (41), Senior Associate (36), Paralegal (32), Solicitor (30), Lawyer (27), Legal Assistant (23), Internship (19), Associate Lawyer (18), Stagiaire (18), Attorney (16), Trainee Lawyer (15), Associate Attorney (13), Trainee Solicitor (12)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at DLA Piper according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"very enjoyable and people were very nice" ((in 107 reviews)); "Good benefits and pension plan." ((in 57 reviews)); "Interesting work and good salary" ((in 44 reviews)); "Great colleagues and lots of travel" ((in 33 reviews)); "Team is great." ((in 22 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at DLA Piper according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Plenty of people work long hours and get work done but efficiency would go way up with a tech overhaul" ((in 54 reviews)); "No work/life balance (depending on  a group and season)" ((in 31 reviews)); "late working hours;" ((in 26 reviews)); "no training contract opportunities" ((in 14 reviews)); "No performance linked annual bonus" ((in 10 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about DLA Piper layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about DLA Piper layoffs and their outlook for job security at DLA Piper in 2026.

Question 8

What DLA Piper locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Accepted Answer

Birmingham, Edinburgh, Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester, London

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