DLA Piper Application Process

Familiarise yourself with DLA Piper's application process. Each firm has a unique process, so it's best advised that you know what awaits you.

Application form

Our application form will capture some key information about yourself and will also ask you to submit answers to our application questions regarding your motivations to apply to DLA Piper. We will also ask you to submit a CV.

Rare CRS

DLA Piper is proud to use the Rare Contextual Recruitment System (CRS). We will invite you to complete a contextualised information survey, which is not mandatory. The CRS allows us to understand each candidate’s achievements in the context that they have been gained. We understand that not all candidate's achievements look the same on paper, and we want to recruit the best people, regardless of their background.

Online assessment

The Watson Glaser online assessment is untimed and to be completed at your own pace. However, you must complete your assessment within five working days of receiving the link.

There are various practice Watson Glaser assessments available online and we would recommend spending some time practising these to familiarise yourself with the types of questions you may be asked. You will also be sent a link from us with a further practice assessment you can take before undertaking the final assessment.

Video interview

The video interview has been developed to assess your motivations and alignment to the role you have applied for. It will consist of three questions which are focused on the behaviours which are important to be successful at DLA Piper.

Assessment Centre

The final stage is an Assessment Centre. It will comprise of exercises which give you the chance to demonstrate your strengths and help us get to know you better.

We are proud of our retention rates!

This application process has allowed us to incredible bring talent on board that truly thrives within our firm. These are our latest retation rates:

2022 = 68%

2023 = 83%

2024 = 77%

Apply now!