Insight Scheme Review
by DLA Piper
Rating
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Skills
4.8
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Business Insight
5.0
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Culture
4.7
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Your Impressions
5.0
- 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
- Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
- 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
- Please rate how insightful you found the insight
- How would you rate the structure of the insight
- How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
- 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the networking opportunities?
- Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
- 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at DLA Piper
- 7. Would you recommend DLA Piper to a friend?
- 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to DLA Piper
Overview
The programme is comprised of a combination of talks from the firm and interactive activities. We heard from the graduate recruitment team, senior partners, associates and business development representatives about their practice areas and the firm's broader agenda. The interactive workshop consisted of group exercises where we collaborated to represent our client.
Skills
I developed my teamwork, communication, and research skills in the interactive workshop. I learned the skill of advocacy, which I haven't had the chance to do as a non-law student.
Business Insight
I learned a great deal about the business. From their main clients to their innovation team to their D&II/ESG programmes. I left the scheme with a fundamental understanding of the business's strategy. The firm explained the opportunities available with great clarity.
Culture
The culture seems inclusive and welcoming. Their pro-bono practice is impressive. Their commitment to D&I is bold and ambitious. The firm doesn't seem to proliferate a hierarchical culture.
Your Impressions
Very much. I learned a lot, developed my skills and made great friends/connections. What the firm did well was incorporate lots of breaks into the program. Aside from the great food, this gave us a chance to meet new people and learn from them.
Yes
Be yourself throughout the application process. Make sure your CV is professional and proofread by a friend/family.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
London
April 2022
