Solicitor Apprentice Review
at DLA Piper
Degree Apprenticeship
Commercial Law, Legal/Law
London
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4 /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
3.8/5
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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
Varies day-to-day though includes, commonly, the below:
1. Document review;
2. Document collation;
3. Document drafting;
4. Project management and liaising with external counsel / services; and
5. Attending and noting meetings.
1. Document review;
2. Document collation;
3. Document drafting;
4. Project management and liaising with external counsel / services; and
5. Attending and noting meetings.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
New skills learned everyday and developed with the assistance of a dedicated apprentice supervisor (direct line manager whom the apprentice is their only direct report) and Early Careers team. There are ample training opportunities.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
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
Lot's of sports teams and professional networks for people from all backgrounds.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend DLA Piper to a friend?
Yes
Why?
DLA Piper is a leading law firm and provides a fantastic set-up and opportunity to begin and develop your legal career.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to DLA Piper?
Look at the skills you have and explain why you have them (through experience) and how they will apply to your new role. Research the firm thoroughly and note its values and any deals / matters it has worked on that are interesting to you.
