Légal Intern Review

by DLA Piper

Best Student Employer

Rating

4.7/5
  • Skills
    4.8
  • Business Insight
    5.0
  • Culture
    4.3
  • Your Impressions
    4.7

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
  • Interning at DLA Piper Dublin has been an amazing experience! On a day-to-day basis, I would undertake a variety of work ranging from drafting legal documents, doc review, joining client calls, preparing arguments for WRC hearings etc.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes, I have learned an abundance of new skills such as legal drafting, analysis and interpretation. Alternatively, I have improved my communication and interpersonal skills!


  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
  • 4/5

  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
  • 5/5

    Business Insight

  • 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
  • It was extremely insightful learning about what exactly DLA Piper does from a commercial aspect and the various sectors they operate in. As for the potential roles, it was interesting learning about the different departments and respective work undertaken in the various departments!


  • Please rate how insightful you found the insight
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the structure of the insight
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
  • 5/5

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • The company culture at DLA Piper Dublin is so collaborative and supportive. Everyone is so helpful and welcoming, the atmosphere is electric!


  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
  • 4/5

  • How would you rate the networking opportunities?
  • 4/5

  • Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
  • 5/5

    Your Impressions

  • 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I enjoyed learning about all the various legal work DLA Piper undertakes and the complexity of the clients they represent


  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
  • 4/5

  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations
  • 5/5

  • Please rate the future employment prospects at DLA Piper
  • 5/5

  • 7. Would you recommend DLA Piper to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to DLA Piper
  • Work to your strengths, make sure you have a clear reasoning for why you would like to work at DLA piper and try and engage with as many current DLA Piper staff as possible.


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Corporate Law

Republic of Ireland

July 2024


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