Item: DLA Piper
Rating: 3
Author: Anonymous employee

Question 1

Does DLA Piper pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at DLA Piper?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at DLA Piper?

Accepted Answer

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)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

"very enjoyable and people were very nice" ((in 109 reviews)); "good benefits and out side of work events." ((in 58 reviews)); "Interesting work and good salary" ((in 44 reviews)); "Good pay and conditions." ((in 39 reviews)); "Great colleagues and lots of travel" ((in 33 reviews))

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"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 33 reviews)); "late working hours;" ((in 26 reviews)); "No career progression for admin staff" ((in 9 reviews)); "Budgets cuts going on, not much work and people leaving constantly." ((in 9 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about DLA Piper layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed DLA Piper locations?

Accepted Answer

New York, Chicago, Washington, Baltimore, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Tampa, San Diego, Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Palo Alto, Austin, East Palo Alto, Dallas, Phoenix, Houston, Minneapolis, Miami, Century City, Newark, Hillside, Petersburg, Richmond, Reston, Sacramento, San Jose, Denver, Hartford, Seattle

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