Student Review

by DLA Piper

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • The placement gave an excellent insight into the day to day working of the firm and also highlighted the core values of the firm. Being able to go to London for some insight was key to this.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • The senior staff were very reassuring about the importance of our role as vacation schemers - the next generation of lawyers.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • We received a good amount of guidance from the graduate recruitment team and surrounding lawyers.

    5/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The opportunities throughout the placement to have feedback is invaluable in understanding your own strengths and weaknesses. The things I learned about myself on the placement can be carried through in my career.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The insight was very well structured, the combination of visiting London for a week and having 2 weeks in your home office.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • The atmosphere was good and all the other candidates were like minded but with an interesting take on things, the scheme is very sociable so the great atmosphere carried on after work.

    5/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Due to the short length of the scheme there wasn't much opportunity for personal training and development, but I feel assured that if there was the firm would have invested in me.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • The vacation scheme gives you a very accurate representation of what it would be like to work for DLA Piper.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Meeting senior people within the firm and talking to lawyers across numerous offices really demonstrated the consistency of the culture at DLA Piper and it is clear that everyone holds the same core values.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • The numerous very honest talks from practicing lawyers helped affirm my decision to practice law.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • I believe I was paid fairly for my time at DLA Piper.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • The firm were very encouraging about seizing networking opportunities and ensured that there were plenty of chances to mix with others in the firm or on the vacation scheme.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Very good. There were numerous social events planned whilst we were in London and trainees at our home office really made an effort to mix with us.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • I learned that at DLA the lawyers often get involved in charitable activities.

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • I would highly recommend the DLA Piper insight to a friend, it was an excellent experience.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Scotland

October 2017

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