DLA Piper Lawyer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 20 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at DLA Piper.
DLA Piper
Associate Attorney
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Panel Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process was fair and well-organized. Several partners and associates participated in the interviews. I had the opportunity to ask questions and felt at ease throughout the process. The talent team was effective in providing timely updates.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe a challenging legal situation you encountered and how you managed it?
DLA Piper
Lawyer
Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
We had a recruiting team reach out first. Then I had a chat with the practice head, and after that, I had a 20-min chat with one of the partners. The interview was in English, even though we all speak the same native language.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you tell me about the classes you took in law school?
- How did you find out about our firm?
- What are your post-law school plans?
DLA Piper
Trainee Lawyer
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
It's a very competitive and demanding environment, you need to be well-prepared and have clear ideas about what you want to do, especially as a trainee. This firm is looking for potential future lawyers to hire, but you really need to be excellent or close to it.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How do you see yourself in your future?
DLA Piper Lawyer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from DLA Piper interview reports.
“What is the most important aspect of law to you?”
Read reports →“In ten years, where do you envision yourself?”
Read reports →“What are your post-law school plans?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about the classes you took in law school?”
Read reports →“Why did you decide to pursue a career in law?”
Read report →“What do you imagine a typical day here would be like?”
Read report →“What did you like best about the vacation scheme?”
Read report →“Could you describe your analytical method for a legal due diligence process and what you typically search for?”
Read report →“What made you choose DLA Piper?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 20 DLA Piper interview reports.