2022 Insight Programme Review
by DLA Piper
Rating
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Skills
5.0
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Business Insight
4.3
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Culture
4.0
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Your Impressions
4.0
- 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 insight programme was very well structured, in that we got a comprehensive and well-rounded look into what makes DLA Piper a leading global firm. We got to hear from various trainees, associates, partners who gave us their insight into their practise areas and their journey to DLA. We also got a chance to network extensively as well as partake in ice-breakers and a hypothetical litigation trial.
Skills
I learnt about how the intricacies that go on when conducting a litigation trial e.g research, negotiation. I really got to develop my networking skills as I was able to interact with lots of different people. I also learnt how external affairs can shape the vision of a firm and going forward what values I would want to see being embodied when considering applying to a firm that I am interested in.
Business Insight
I was learnt the true extent of how intertwined the legal field is with the business and political world, in terms of how external affairs can impact on how a firm wishes to operate going forward.
Culture
The company culture seems to be one that is forward-thinking and innovative. Where it is typical to see partners that are difficult and unapproachable, DLA seems to push a narrative that no matter what rank one may have be it partner, trainee or a paralegal, that everyone at DLA plays an equally important role. General atmosphere is one that is quite positive and embracing of young budding talent, who may be inquisitive.
Your Impressions
I did enjoy the overall contents of what was being delivered. However, it was let down by the lack of ethnic minority representation as there was hardly any from those who spoke to us. It could just be that they did not give enough ethnic minorities the opportunity to be part of the scheme, which is a shame as it might've deterred some talented law students from ethnic minority background from wanting to apply to DLA.
Yes
The advice I would give to others applying to DLA is to have your CV reviewed and checked over as it is a part of the application. I would also emphasise staying commercially aware as we were tested on that as part of the application. Lastly, it is a wonderful firm that has good career prospects so do apply.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Corporate Law
London
May 2022
