First Year Insight Scheme Attendee Review

by DLA Piper

Best Student Employer

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

4.6/5

About You

4.6
The Company

4.7
Everything Else

4.5

About You

1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

I really enjoyed the insight scheme and found it extremely valuable for where I am in my career decision making process.

5/5

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

I felt valued during this time as the hospitality at the event was extremely welcoming but also professional.

4/5

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

The structure of the scheme was clear, so at no point was I unsure of the task at hand.

5/5

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

Talks given by the partners were extremely valuable. I appreciated that DLA Piper wanted to demonstrate to us not only why they are such a great firm but also give a real insight into a career in law more broadly.

5/5

The Company

5. How well structured was the insight?

Time was used effectively but also in a format that fostered conversation and collaboration.

5/5

6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

The atmosphere was really enjoyable - both from the DLA Piper team but also the people I met on the scheme.

5/5

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

Being that it was a first year insight programme I was not expecting vast personal training, however, the scheme did help in the development of my understanding into a what a real career in law is like.

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 insight really helped me understand what it would be like to have a full time roll within the firm through talks by partners but also the opportunity to ask trainees questions about what their working lives are like.

5/5

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

One of the key things this programme did for me was give a clear understanding of the culture and ethos of the firm as we had the opportunity to meet numerous people from the firm of all stages.

5/5

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

The content was extremely valuable in helping me decide my future career path, thanks to a true insight into a real career in law.

5/5

Everything Else

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

I believe the firm was very generous with everyone of the scheme.

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

There were numerous networking sessions with either trainees or associates.

4/5

13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

The scheme was set up to encourage sociability which I believe to be quite unique in terms of other insight schemes on the market.

5/5

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

We were introduced to the hospitality side of a career in law and also educated as to the vast pro bono the firm offers.

4/5

15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

This insight scheme was extremely valuable for me in a professional sense but also extremely enjoyable socially. The information I have learnt from the three days is something I will take on with me into my future professional life.

5/5

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