Does DLA Piper pay their employees well?

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 improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at DLA Piper?

69% of DLA Piper employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated DLA Piper 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at DLA Piper?

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)

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

"very enjoyable and people were very nice" ((in 105 reviews)); "Good benefits and pension plan." ((in 59 reviews)); "Good pay and conditions." ((in 46 reviews)); "Interesting work and good salary" ((in 43 reviews)); "Great colleagues and lots of travel" ((in 32 reviews))

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

"Plenty of people work long hours and get work done but efficiency would go way up with a tech overhaul" ((in 53 reviews)); "No work/life balance (depending on a group and season)" ((in 34 reviews)); "Long hours difficult path to partnership." ((in 26 reviews)); "no training contract opportunities" ((in 14 reviews)); "No career progression for non" ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about DLA Piper layoffs in 2026?

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.

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DLA Piper reviews

3.8

69% would recommend to a friend

(1,042 total reviews)

Charles Severs and Frank Ryan

71% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

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DLA Piper has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,042 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The DLA Piper employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Legal industry (3.8 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

2.0

Jun 7, 2019

Firm for Mid-Levels+

Senior associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Values entrepreneurship and compensation is market

Cons

Zero investment in training, thin associate ranks so balancing junior tasks as a person becomes more senior is a challenge, minimal transparency and minimal mentorship or opportunities for growth

4.0

Jun 1, 2019

Good place to work

Senior associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some great people and resources. Forward thinking management

Cons

International firm is not female or diversity friendly. Big differences between the US and International firm.

5.0

May 31, 2019

Got Paid More Than I'm Worth

Senior associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The Benjamins that they paid me, first and foremost.

Cons

Sometimes the egos are a bit sharp.

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