Smmer Intern Review

by DLA Piper

Best Student Employer

Rating

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

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.

    • A typical day would include: 1-3 tasks a day (depending on how busy the department is) Networking- Coffee chats with other interns or associates/partners.

    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Time management Networking commitment reviewing drafting research

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

    • 5/5
  • 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?

    • Really good, I was going into the vac scheme not knowing a lot about practising law and with minimal legal experience. This vac scheme was beneficial for me as it made me understand more abut the business and potential roles available.

  • Please rate how insightful you found the insight

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

    • 4/5
  • How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight

    • 5/5

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?

    • Enjoyed the culture. I could be myself and not have to worry about 'fitting in'. Everyone is inclusive and supporting. I was able to ask any questions and go up to anyone without worry.

  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?

    • 5/5
  • 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 the vac scheme.

  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight

    • 5/5
  • 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

    • Ensure you are yourself. Be eager for work. Chat to people of all levels from apprentice to partner.

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

North West

July 2024

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