The Insight Programme aimed to give participants the opportunity to get to know DLA Piper and understand more about how a global commercial law firm works There were a variety of sessions throughout the programme including a trainee Q and A panel senior
Various workshops advising on application processes and improving commercial awareness Various insights into the varying routes into law with the opportunity to ask questions to senior and junior members of the firm Top tips from an establishes legal f
Every day there was an opportunity to Learn about Commercial Law Speak to partners at DLA Piper Speak to Trainee Solicitors at DLA Piper Learn about how to improve Applications Have QampA Sessions Engage in a Commercial task that involve
We took part in a number of sessions including a pro bono session trainee spotlights a trainee panel a SQE session and an application and interview advice session We also completed some work on forage which involved drafting a contract due diligence
We were seamlessly transferred by graduate recruitment to very insightful sessions We listened to talks from various employees ranging from trainees to senior partners to the managing director of the whole UK We also learned a lot about the different d
speaking with people who work at DLA from all areas of the firm from partner level to trainees
Panel discussions guest speaker events and QampA sessions were key features of the insight programme Topics covered included Demistifying the law Introduction to ProBono Application Skills and Navigating the Virtual World
We were welcomed by the head of graduate recruitment and development each day Also there was a trainee spotlight session everyday which was very helpful and insightful because they were able to share their journey and how they got to the position that t
The programme involved hearing a variety of speakers including partners speak about life at the firm its key values and its ambitions There was also an interactive session to immerse yourself in life at the firm and tips from grad rec
We took part a series of sessions delivered by partners associates trainees and graduate recruitment of DLA Piper All were extremely insightful and engaging
During this Insight programme i heard and received tips from the graduate recruitment team on applications and standing out trainees on what their role consists of and partners of the firm to understand what it is like to work at DLA Piper
A clearly set out daily agenda compromising of various speakers ranging from new trainees up to Partners and Directors There were plenty of breaks dispersed throughout the day and start and end times were very generous There were also sessions ran by th
Daily activities included 1 Trainee spotlight sessions 2 Introductions to various areas of life as a solicitor a Pro Bono b Employee networks c Debunking legal terms and jargon 3 Overview of the firms different practice groups
The insight was online this year and so we would log on to zoom in the morning and run through a jam packed program of workshops and talks which aimed to strengthen our applications to DLA Piper and to other commercial firms We frequently had chances to
We had different panels of speakers every day providing insight into their teams experiences and journeys We received a great deal of encouragement and advice There was a deal task for us to complete We met many different people and always had an oppo
Each day consisted of video calls ran by different members of the firm varying from panels QampA sessions and presentations
Gained the opportunity to listen to trainees Gained an insight into the Pro Bono work Given an opportunity to experience the role of a lawyer through Forage Learnt more about the commercial legal career and the purpose of law firms Given an insight
Lots of talks from different individuals at DLA Piper
There was a unique daily schedule filled with presentations from Partners Associates and Trainees with the opportunity to ask questions The answers are personal detailed and highly informative These sessions showed a range of different perspectives o
A multitude of QampAs with lawyers and members of the Graduate Recruitment team with a focus on the day to day life and experiences of trainee lawyers in the firm and their pathway to where they are now
