Summer Internship Review
by DLA Piper
Rating
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Skills
5.0
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Business Insight
5.0
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Culture
5.0
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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 first week is spent in the London office with all the internship cohort. This week involves several workshops and talks from the senior leadership at the firm - as well as lots of tasty food! The following two weeks are spent in your respective regional offices. In each of these two weeks, you are placed in a different practice area - at least one will be one of your preferences.
Skills
I was able to polish a lot of my skills such as commercial awareness, legal writing and research skills. The tasks you are given are designed in such ways that you are able to learn something new from them.
Business Insight
DLA operates with a ‘one firm’ approach. Being able to witness how this actually functions during the internships was really insightful. The clear advantage of such a business model for its lawyers is that they are able to get involved in work of the highest quality regardless of their location. This approach also impressed me because it enables the firm’s lawyers to connect with colleagues all around the world - which creates opportunities to relocate!
Culture
The culture at the firm is amazing - hierarchy is minimal and everyone is very approachable. Some departments might be more social than others, but no one is really restricted to their departments as you get to know everyone at the firm very quickly!
Your Impressions
I really enjoyed the internship because I was given a variety of tasks which enabled me to learn a lot of new things. At the same time you are given many opportunities to have fun with fellow interns and also network with people at the firm. The right balance of work and fun made everything less stressful and this ultimately led to an overall positive experience!
Yes
Research the firm well to find lots of interesting and impressive examples relevant to the firm to enhance the points you make in your written application and on your assessment centre day. This will ensure you stand out from the crowd!
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
North West
September 2023
