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The programme is comprised of a combination of talks from the firm and interactive activities We heard from the graduate recruitment team senior partners associates and business development representatives about their practice areas and the firms broa
Various networking events talks from Partners about legal practice areas and detailed insight into the firms strategy and aims
Attending talks from solicitors at the firm ranging from trainees up to the CEO Interacting workshops where you can showcase develop your legal skills analysis Eating an impressive amount of food
Talks by Associates and Partners a panel with trainees a litigation workshop
We were mostly given simulated not real work like commercial awareness research tasks due diligence drafting and client advice tasks After we submitted our work a solicitor at the firm gave us advicetips on how to improve our skills but this wa
The experience was so insightful about the firm as a whole outlining the vast array of unique opportunities presented to trainees in the form of Pro Bono projects to International Secondments I was particularly impressed by the fantastic work of Iris an
The oneweek Virtual Summer Internship consisted mostly of listening to presentations by senior partners at the firm and asking questions There was also a group presentation that was prepared throughout the week and delivered on the final day
As this is a virtual internship we attend many different talks from the leaders of DLA Piper everyday via zoom call They are also a group presentation so we have the opportunity to work with other interns We also have a social event zoom quiz session
There were numerous talks scheduled each day which we were required to attend such as introduction to the various practice areas at DLA the various employee networks and affinity groups and talks about the firms radical change agenda and embrace of techn
The week was predominantly made up of zoom presentations from people across the firm From these session we were provided with insights into vary facets of DLA Piper including the matrix structure its commitment to DampI and CSR as well as its coverag
Numerous talks by UK Ireland and Middle East managing partners trainees representatives from the ProBono practice those involved in CSR Diversity and Inclusion and Employee Networks initiatives Interactive sessions with Edinburgh Managing Partner
Listening to presentations from members of staff and engaging in group work in preparation for an end of week assessed presentation
Daily tasks were quite varied Initial stages of the internship entailed induction style events networking and social events and presentations about the firm Towards the middle of the week we were assigned our assessed tasks and a great deal of time
The internship gave insight into DLA Pipers business and culture The mornings mainly involved talks with different members of the firm from the Global CEO to current trainees The majority of the afternoons involved working in a group with other intern
Virtual Covid19 Online networking opportunities and insights into DLA Piper
Due to COVID19 restrictions this internship took place virtually for one week rather than the usual 3 weeks in person It was filled with various talks an opportunity to network with individuals within various practice areas and a group project
Attending presentations and workshops Participating in QampA sessions Attending Officespecific presentations and workshops Attending networking events Preparing and presenting a group project
The summer internship was great We had a mix of presentations from senior members of the firm which demonstrated that future trainees are valued We also had the chance to network with partners associates and trainees from our chosen office on several
Session with CEO ampamp Managing partner Overview of DLA Piper Intro into DampI Overview of Responsible Business Office Welcome Welcome ampamp Top tips with UK country Managing Partner Trainee Panel Ireland Office Overview DLA Piper employee ne
