What is the DLA Piper UK apprenticeship application process?

DLA Piper UK's own careers pages describe 3 stages: Application form, then Telephone interview, then Assessment centre.

Does DLA Piper UK sponsor visas for graduates?

DLA Piper requires three years of prior UK residency and permanent right to work under Level 7 apprenticeship levy funding rules.

DLA Piper UK early careers: how to get in

Last checked 2026-10-03 against DLA Piper UK's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with DLA Piper UK. How we check

At a glance

Solicitor Apprenticeship, Level 7 (LLB in Legal Practice and Skills plus SQE, with the University of Law)apprenticeship
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: No3 stages

How DLA Piper UK recruits

2026 solicitor apprenticeship intake (closed 20 February 2026); 2027 round not yet published. 3 stages, from DLA Piper UK's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where DLA Piper UK names them.

Application form
Application form
Application form with written answers on motivation for DLA Piper and understanding of the apprenticeship, plus a CV. No cover letter. Optional Rare contextual survey.
“Our application form will capture some key information about yourself. We will also ask you to submit awritten answers regarding your motivations to apply to DLA Piper and understanding of the apprenticeship programme. We will also ask you to submit a CV, but you do not need to submit a cover letter.”
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Telephone interview
Phone interview
Live telephone interview on motivation, fit with the apprenticeship, the behaviours the firm values and alignment to its values.
“The telephone interview has been developed to assess your motivations and alignment to apprenticeship programme. It It will be a live telephone call, with the questions focused on the behaviours which are important to be successful at DLA Piper, as well as your alignment to our values.”
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Assessment centre
Assessment centre
In-person assessment centre as the final stage, made up of strengths-based exercises and a chance to meet the firm.
“The final stage of the application process is an in-person assessment centre. It will comprise of exercises which give you the chance to demonstrate your strengths, to meet our people, and for us to help get to know you better.”
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Visa sponsorship

Solicitor Apprenticeship, Level 7
DLA Piper requires three years of prior UK residency and permanent right to work under Level 7 apprenticeship levy funding rules.
“Having been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the last three years (or other eligible residency status), and having the right to permanently live and work in the UK for the full duration of the apprenticeship.”

DLA Piper UK on the Home Office sponsor register

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Common questions

What is the DLA Piper UK apprenticeship application process?: DLA Piper UK's own careers pages describe 3 stages: Application form, then Telephone interview, then Assessment centre.
Does DLA Piper UK sponsor visas for graduates?: DLA Piper requires three years of prior UK residency and permanent right to work under Level 7 apprenticeship levy funding rules.

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