Spring Insight Programme Review
by DLA Piper
Rating
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Skills
4.5
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Business Insight
4.3
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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 was very well organised. We had breakfast in the morning at the hotel (which was generously covered by the firm for up to 3 nights- regardless of travel distance), then walked to the office. The programme was mostly talks, with some more interactive activities and workshops. There were plenty of opportunities to talk to trainees, but not really to more senior members of the firm. There was a social at a darts club on one evening (with unlimited drinks and food). All in all, a fantastic scheme.
Skills
Yes, they were very clear about the differences between each of the firm's practice groups. The practice group roundtable activity meant we moved around different lawyers from different practice groups and learnt about each section of the business. There were also talks on application tips and personal branding (though this one was probably less useful).
Business Insight
The placement gave us a very clear insight into the firm, with tips and pre-application access to the Summer Internship selection process.
Culture
Generally very friendly and welcoming. The Early Careers team were very high energy and (slightly strangely) there was always really upbeat music playing in the auditorium. Trainees were friendly and offered to give help at any point in the future.
Your Impressions
It was definitely really enjoyable - there were lots of people to meet (there were 70 of us), and it was easy to meet them. We were assigned different tables on each day and there were plenty of networking opportunities at lunches and breaks. The social on the first evening was also fun.
Yes
Really emphasise the unparalleled global nature of the firm.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
London
April 2024
