Summer Intern Review

Day-to-day work was never boring, the firm gives you an amazing opportunity to sit in 2 practice seats and activities set include drafting documents, attending client meeting and legal research. I sat in Lit and Reg in my first week and IPT in my second. But the firm also cares that you ask questions and it is encouraged to have coffees with people from your department and this was extremely useful in helping me decide that DLA is a people person firm which I want to be a part of.

I have learnt many skills, just a few examples include: - drafting legal documents -public speaking for presentations -improved my proof reading -improved my networking skills

Extremely interesting, the practice group talks throughout the weeks were especially useful in hearing for the chairs of each of the firms practice groups and being able to ask questions. Also sitting in seats and experiencing the day to day work of the firm has already developed my commercial awareness and understanding of DLA as a firm.

The company culture is one of support and inclusion. Everyone is always smiling and happy to chat about anything and this is replicated through all practice groups at the firm. I believe that it is unique to find a firm which cares so much about its people and clients which makes DLA stand out to me.

As a Warwick law student I had already been exposed to the firms amazing Pro Bono practice but the internship emphasised to me how the firm doesn't just care about Pro Bono but ESG and Diversity and Inclusion along with all other people initiatives. This shows me this firm really cares about its employees and their wellbeing which stands out to me.

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The main advice I could give is enjoy the application process. DLA Piper's process is unique to other firms so ensure all the information you provide is detailed and shows off your skills and experience. Good luck!