Students heard from different members of the firm who provided insights into DLA Pipers probono work diversity and inclusion training contract and application process The Demystifying Law session helped students understand the fundamental functio
Every day we had a talk from personnel at DLA Piper which helped give me a better insight into the different practice areas at the firm as well as a better understanding of the firms core values etc For example I thoroughly enjoyed span classcens
We had a timetable that set out what the itinerary was for the day and within these days we would meet with current trainees people who had recently completed the training programme and also associates and partners of the firm We learnt about various
The Programme involved an insight into the work and life at DLA Piper There was a host of speakers from many different stakeholders within the law firm and they provided an insight into their area of work and what it was like to work at DLA Piper The
The days started off with a welcome from the head of Graduate Recruitment who went out of her way to make us all feel welcome despite it being virtual Each day there was a trainee spotlight session where a trainee would talk about their journey into comm
I was an Insight week member The role involved mainly learning more about the company and potential career paths involved
The day really gave us an insight into life as lawyer within the big city numerous people within the company took their time to explain and educate many of us of the different tasks expected of a lawyer which was truly interesting Each and every person
Attended various workshops hosted by the DLA Piper Team on how to make a successful application with the firm how to develop your commercial awareness and how to navigate the virtual world There was also trainee spotlight sessions which gave participant
We took part in several sessions spread out over 3 days These included application skills sessions insights into different departments across the firm spotlights sessions with current trainees and QampA sessions with graduate recruitment and various
I was given an insight into the general characteristics of law firms and into DLA Pipers specific practice groups Each day contained around three main sessions covering career motivation pro bono diversity and inclusion application skills and busine
Talks with members of the firm an insight into wellbeing and CSR initiatives and a chance to complete four tasks similar to the work required of a trainee
Talks from those employed and those who are now employed through accessschemes were very insightful with a true taste of what it is actually like to work for such a massive Firm Insight into the types of companies you are working with and how you go abo
Talks from different employees at DLA Piper including graduate recruitment team partners managers and trainees A commercial awareness task An opportunity to ask questions throughout
I attended daily seminars and workshops The purpose of this was to get a glimpse of what life is like for lawyers at DLA Piper Many of the talks were very useful eg quothow to create a good CVquot Very positive experience overall
Attended a variety of skills workshops to expand the participants commercial awareness and improve our application chances One session was called Demystifying Law which was very helpful in explaining the firms global outlook Participants were sent
The insight was a 3 day event held virtually There were a number of speakers ranging from a managing director to trainees We were given the opportunity to complete practical task modules in due diligence commercial awareness research drafting and advi
Over the course of three days we attended various talks on the legal industry and the firm specifically These included trainee insights an overview of the firms employee networks a session on DLA Pipers pro bono practice and more We were also given
The day was often quite broken up so there were plenty of breaks which was great because I was always refreshed for each session Sessions would range from having a senior management partner talk to us a trainee describe their journey and typical day to
Each day involved a variety of talks from partners trainees and grad recruitment We also had sessions on the SQE and application advice
We had various sessions such as Introduction to ProBono and Demystifying Law each day We also had the chance to submit work on Forage surrounding a fictional acquisition
