Online Assessment

The online assessment forms part of our recruitment process and is designed to assess the behaviours, preferences and attributes associated with success at DLA Piper. The assessment focuses on how you approach situations and decision-making rather than testing legal knowledge.

No. The assessment is designed to understand your preferences, behaviours and decision-making style. We encourage you to answer honestly and select the responses that best reflect how you would naturally approach situations.

The online assessment is designed to assess the traits and behaviours that contribute to success at DLA Piper. It is not time-limited and most candidates complete it in approximately 10 minutes. We recommend setting aside uninterrupted time and completing the assessment in one sitting. No practice is required.

We recommend completing the assessment in one sitting. The assessment is designed to capture your natural responses and decision-making style, so you should complete it independently and without assistance from others or AI tools.

The virtual case study is designed to assess how you analyse information, identify key issues, communicate your thinking and approach problem-solving. The exercise focuses on your reasoning and judgement rather than your existing legal knowledge.

No specialist preparation is required. We recommend ensuring you have a stable internet connection, a quiet environment and enough time to complete the assessment without interruptions. It is important that your responses reflect your own views and experiences.

No. The case study is designed for candidates from a variety of academic backgrounds and degree disciplines. We are interested in how you evaluate information, think critically and communicate your reasoning rather than your knowledge of the law.

Yes. Guidance relating to materials that can be used during the case study exercise will be provided before the assessment.

Assessment review timelines vary depending on the programme and application volumes. We will contact you once a decision has been made and recommend monitoring the email address used in your application for updates.

Once you have successfully submitted your assessment, it will be received by the assessment provider and shared with the Early Careers team as part of the recruitment process. Unless you experienced a technical issue during submission, no further action is required.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please include details within your application form. If you are invited to a virtual case study, interview or assessment centre and require additional adjustments, please inform the Early Careers team when confirming your attendance so appropriate arrangements can be put in place.

We recommend completing the assessment on a laptop or desktop computer where possible to ensure the best experience. Please review any technical requirements provided by the assessment platform before starting.

If you experience any technical difficulties, please check the troubleshooting guide first. If the problem persists, please email our assessment partner at contact@neurosight.io.

If your internet connection is interrupted, please follow the guidance provided by the assessment platform. If you are unable to continue or experience ongoing technical issues, contact the assessment provider and notify the Early Careers team as soon as possible.