Solicitor Apprentice Review
at DLA Piper
Degree Apprenticeship
Legal/Law
London
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.1 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Every day is different, depending on the department I am in I may complete any tasks from creating bundles for Court, proof reading documents, drafting contract clauses, sitting in on internal or external meetings, attending appeal hearings, researching legislative principles and completing Pro Bono work with domestic violence survivors and refugees.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I feel incredibly luck at the opportunity afforded to me. I enjoy every day on the programme, even when I am not doing the "fun" jobs, I love what I am able to be a part of.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I am constantly encourages to develop my legal technical skills and my professional skills. This includes drafting, interpersonal skills (including written and oral communication and active listening skills), document review, researching (commercial and legal), presenting, networking, proof reading, organisation, attention to detail, mathematics, literature and language skills, and IT skills too.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The programme is (for the most part) very well organised although noting that no cohort has completed the programme yet and so naturally, there are still some elements to be figured our and finalised.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
The support is boundless and plentiful both in respect of the academic side of the course, and the legal practical element.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Contact with the University is minimal unless otherwise sought out, although there are resources available should they be wanted or required.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I feel that the degree once complete will be applicable to the practice I complete however on a day-to-day basis, its applicability is dependant on the modules I am currently studying and the department I am currently working within.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
DLA Piper has a number of internal employee networks to provide community for different groups (religious, gender, LGBTQ+, social class etc), alongside other "clubs" like a football team and a choir. There are regularly events held in the firm for the employees enjoyment, including trips to see shows, or celebrations of festivals or holidays.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend DLA Piper to a friend?
Yes
Why?
DLA Piper is an environment where you get back out what you put in. The firm consistently invests in its people and their enjoyment as well as their professional careers. The people are genuinely friendly and the firm really does live its values. It is a lovely place to work, with interesting matters and an incredible sense of community.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to DLA Piper?
Be sincere and honest, DLA Piper wants to employ excellent lawyers as much as it wants people who will contribute to the community.
