Summer Intern Review
at DLA Piper
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Corporate Law
Leeds
Review Submitted: July 2023
Overall Rating
4.5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Experience
4.5/5
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Skills Development
4.3/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
The first week was an on-boarding and networking week in London. The following 2 weeks were spread evenly across 2 practice groups. In the second week there was an assessed group pitch presentation. The work assigned included due diligence, contract review, document drafting, making notes during client calls, attending court, and legal research.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was really helpful. There's so many opportunities at DLA Piper, and something for everyone
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I've learned how to conduct due diligence, do share holding reviews, draft documents.
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?
4/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
3/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company is quite friendly and not stuffy. They are working hard to develop a supportive culture, and it is clearly something that is coming along well. There's room for improvement, but they are actively working on it. The firm works hard and are proud of the level of service they provide.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
Overall it was good. It was absolutely stressful, there's no way around that. The internship is the route to a training contract with DLA, so you are always aware that you're being assessed. I learned a lot on ansd met many great people.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was paid and reimbursed expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at DLA Piper
5/5
Would you recommend DLA Piper to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to DLA Piper
Be yourself.
