Vacation Scheme Review
by DLA Piper
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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About You
4.5
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The Company
4.4
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Everything Else
4.4
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
- 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
- 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 5. How well structured was the insight?
- 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
- 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?
- 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
- 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
- 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
- 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
- 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
- 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
- 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
About You
Amazing 3 weeks: week 1 - induction and training week 2 - first practice group seat week 3 - second practice group seat (told the training contract decision on the final day)
Very valued - people go out of their way (especially firm trainees) to make you feel welcome. Also have 2 'trainee socials' - where all the vac schemers are taken out on socials organised by trainees. Some lawyers obviously very busy but always willing to help if approached politely.
A lot - always on offer from graduate recruitment
Great non-legal professional skills training provided - things like personal brand awareness, presentation skills etc. very valuable.
The Company
Very - clear 3 week schedule outlined from day 1
Fantastic - not tense - everyone was friends despite the fact that we were in competition for TC spots. Grad recruitment do a good job of making everyone feel comfortable. People stayed friends despite success or failure to secure a TC
considerable amounts of professional skills training and practice group insights throughout 3 weeks
100%
Significantly - numerous insights from lawyers and other staff from across the firm
Everything Else
well paid
yes - scheduled and non-scheduled networking opportunities
great - numerous and optional - RECCOMEND THAT YOU ATTEND - great for making an impression. No obligation/pressure to drink alcohol.
Yes - some people in the scheme played on the basketball team
Yes - completely
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
London
May 2017
