Assessment Centres

The  assessment centre will be held in-person at the office you have applied for the Summer Internship at. There are four elements to the assessment, and you are provided an overview of these ahead of the assessment centre, along with the right tools and tips to set you up for success.   

Attendees will be provided with feedback and an outcome from the day within a week after their assessment centre. The Early Careers team will then work closely with successful candidates, providing guidance before you start their Summer Internship at DLA Piper.  

Assessment centres may include a combination of interviews, case study exercises, written activities and opportunities to meet colleagues from across the firm. Full details of the exercises included in your assessment centre will be shared in advance.

Yes. The assessment centre is the final stage of the Summer Internship recruitment process. Successful candidates will be offered a place on the Summer Internship programme.

Yes. All candidates who attend an assessment centre will receive feedback following the assessment process.

We recommend researching DLA Piper, developing your commercial awareness, understanding our values and reflecting on your motivations for applying. You should also review any assessment centre guidance provided in advance and ensure you are familiar with the programme you have applied for.

No. We assess candidates from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds. We are interested in your potential, judgement, communication skills and motivation rather than your existing legal knowledge.

We recommend dressing in professional business attire that helps you feel comfortable and confident. If you are unsure, we recommend opting for more formal business dress. Further guidance will be included in your assessment centre invitation.

Yes. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let the Early Careers team know as soon as possible after receiving your invitation so that appropriate arrangements can be put in place.

Yes, reasonable travel expenses will be covered by the firm, up to a certain amount. If you are invited to an assessment centre these details will be provided to you.

We understand that exceptional circumstances may arise. If you are unable to attend your allocated assessment centre, please contact the Early Careers team as soon as possible. While we will try to accommodate alternative arrangements where possible, we cannot guarantee that an alternative assessment centre date will be available.

If you are unable to attend your assessment centre, please notify the Early Careers team as soon as possible. We will review your circumstances and advise whether an alternative arrangement may be available.