Vacation Scheme Student Review
by DLA Piper
Rating
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Skills
4.5
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Business Insight
4.7
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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 scheme commenced with a three day induction in the London office with the interns across the UK. This proved invaluable as it allowed different offices to network and mingle. Following, we had a three week scheme where we sat in seat 1 for two weeks and seat 2 for a further week. This has allowed me to fully immerse myself within the teams and learn a lot regarding past and current matters.
Skills
Both! I have worked very hard on various research tasks and then been encouraged to present those findings to both the team in the London office as well as European offices. This took me out of my comfort zone and encouraged me to take ownership of the work I had done. I also did and developed my drafting skills and some BD work by completing a deck for a client presentation.
Business Insight
It was fab. There is a diverse set of positions available and the firm has a clear focus on innovation.
Culture
General atmosphere - 10/10. Everyone was beyond welcoming and kind - whether support staff or partner. All questions were welcomed and I was pushed to my best potential.
Your Impressions
I really enjoyed it, particularly due to how much I learnt but also due to the kindness of my team, the general firm and my fellow interns!
Yes
Align your application to the firm and show off your personality - the firm has a large emphasis on getting to know YOU! And also why you are interested in the law - what excites you / intrigues you etc etc.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
London
June 2024
