Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at DLA Piper as 50% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Paralegal and Abogado Junior rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Paralegal and Abogado Junior roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at DLA Piper takes an average of 14 days when considering 2 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Paralegal had the quickest hiring process (on average 14 days), whereas Paralegal roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 14 days).
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at DLA Piper (Nairobi)
Interview
I had three rounds of interviews and assessment, - one, was a technical round with partners from the relevant team; - two, was an online assessment for logical reasoning, writing and reading skills and a psychometric test, and - third, was an HR interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Questions were asked re. warranties and indemnities, due diligence, company law related disclosures and requirements and generic management questions re. leading a team, working in a multi-ethnic team and communication.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at DLA Piper (París) in Jan 2021
Interview
I applied online and got an interview remotely, lasted 30 minutes - straightforward both technical, personality and questions based on experience. One associate and one senior associate. Friendly. Allow time to ask questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Your experience, your knowledge of law of the practice group, working in a big law firm, how do you draft a contract, where would you like to work
I applied online. I interviewed at DLA Piper (Hong Kong)
Interview
Group discussion exercise, case study and partner interview. Each around an hour. Group exercise is about general commercial awareness questions. Case study is about a work scenario asking for your legal advice.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why DLA? Why do you think you would be a good fit for the firm?