DLA Piper callback/offer thread Forum

[Anonymous User]

It seems as if DLA Piper's late sweep is now under way, so I thought I'd start a thread seeing as I'm interviewing next week and I'm sure a lot of others are too. For many this will be last chance at biglaw, so best of luck and post when you have callbacks/offers and to share info and stats.

Please be kind, no memes or other derogatory comments about this employer. This thread is anything but a joke.

[Anonymous User]

is this all for the ny office? i recently followed up with a different office, wonder if they're still doing callbacks...

[Anonymous User]

Thread is intended for any/all offices, since they all seem to be doing this late interviewing.

[Turtledove]

I'm definitely just going to happy that I managed to get a callback. This process made me worried that I wouldn't even get to the callback phase with a single firm.

Wow, that was impressive. Very clever.

[truevines]

I'm definitely just going to happy that I managed to get a callback. This process made me worried that I wouldn't even get to the callback phase with a single firm.

I don't get the "Enjoy dla piper" joke.
And this should not be a cause to use the anonymous post function.

dla piper is a Vault 100 firm, pays market and has a 8-wk summer program, like many other firms.

Why do people make fun of DLA Piper all the time?

[gibby]

Because some people on these happen to be very snobbish. The fact of the matter is, a firm is a firm, and dla is in the 50's on Vault (whatever that means).

[NYAssociate]

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[Wavelet]

I'm definitely just going to happy that I managed to get a callback. This process made me worried that I wouldn't even get to the callback phase with a single firm.

I don't get the "Enjoy DLA Piper" joke.
And this should not be a cause to use the anonymous post function.

DLA Piper is a Vault 100 firm, pays market and has a 8-wk summer program, like many other firms.

Why do people make fun of DLA Piper all the time?

Actually, they don't quite pay market--associate salaries start at $145K. Moreover, associate salaries don't advance by class year. Instead, DLA has adopted a three-tier compensation structure, not unlike Orrick (though it is unlike Orrick in that each tier yields substantially lower compensation). In short, you'll be "enjoying" $145K for 2-3 years before seeing any pay raise.

Better than no job, obviously, but let's not pretend that they're on equal footing with most other biglaw firms...

[Anonymous User]

dla piper starts at 160k.

[Anonymous User]

Lower T50
Top 5% LR

Got a callback to a smaller, regional office this work. I had a couple other CBs, but either got dinged or haven't heard back yet, so hopefully dla piper works out.

[Wavelet]

DLA Piper starts at 160k.

My mistake, you're right.

[gibby]

How do we know where they start at? I've read that they lowered salary to 145, but wanted to raise it back up.

[Anonymous User]

Anyone heard about offers from DLA Baltimore? I think their Hiring Committee was supposed to meet Wednesday

[Anonymous User]

Any news for DLA NY? Do we know how many summers they are planning on having?

[Anonymous User]

I heard NYC is planning on having around 10 SAs.

[Anonymous User]

I just received a callback with one of DLA's offices. Going to schedule something with them soon.

Does anyone have info on their callback format? Are the questions just basic personality and resume? Or do they ask you about the writing sample? How can I succeed on a callback with the firm and what is it about them that would help me show interest?

ANYONE WHO HAS HAD A CALLBACK that wouldn't mind providing info would be great. I'm told they have a specific format in which they interview and I want to know how I can do well.

Thanks!!!!

[Anonymous User]

^ it differs greatly depending on the office. dla piper isn't a very cohesive unit, due to the unusual setup.

[gbgv]

Has anyone had a callback/offer from dla piper DC?

[Anonymous User]

just wondering, does anyone know why is dla piper's recruitment process so much later than the other firms?

[Anonymous User]

just wondering, does anyone know why is dla piper's recruitment process so much later than the other firms?

Pretty sure the first wave is at the same time as everyone else. dla piper is HUGE though, so I imagine it is difficult to fill a summer class in that first wave. Hence the substantial second one.

I am trying to decide if I want to keep after the San Diego office. I already have an offer at a place I love in DC, but DC is not San Diego...

[Anonymous User]

Anyone get an offer yet?

[Anonymous User]

i'd also like to know if anyone got an offer yet. specifically in california.

[gbgv]

bump

[Anonymous User]

I know of an offer from the San Diego office.

[Anonymous User]

I know of an offer from the San Diego office.

Do you know when they received the offer? was it this week?

thanks!