Summer Intern Review
at DLA Piper
Internship (1 Month+)
Legal/Law
London
Review Submitted: June 2021
Overall Rating
3.3 /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!
3/5
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Overview of Experience
2.8/5
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Skills Development
4.3/5
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Company Culture
2.5/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the virtual experience and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
The programme was entirely virtual due to the pandemic.
Each day involved a series of talks from different people at the firm on different aspects of the firm - D&I, regional offices, employee networks etc.
There was an assessed group project at the end of the week. Students were divided into groups of 3-4 and had time to prepare for the presentation in the afternoons.
Each day involved a series of talks from different people at the firm on different aspects of the firm - D&I, regional offices, employee networks etc.
There was an assessed group project at the end of the week. Students were divided into groups of 3-4 and had time to prepare for the presentation in the afternoons.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
I learnt a lot about the firm over the course of the week, which I would not have otherwise known. There were lots of presentations given by people at the firm. I definitely feel like I have a better understanding about DLA Piper as a business and how the training contract works.
Because of the sheer number of students it was often difficult to ask questions or speak to people on a one-to-one basis.
Because of the sheer number of students it was often difficult to ask questions or speak to people on a one-to-one basis.
Please rate how insightful you found the virtual experience
3/5
How would you rate the structure of the virtual experience
3/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Teamwork skills were the main skill that I developed. I developed this through the assessed team project.
I did not develop too many other skills as there were not any other assigned tasks during the internship.
I did not develop too many other skills as there were not any other assigned tasks during the internship.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
2/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
3/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
3/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
3/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the virtual experience
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company culture seems very welcoming and inclusive. Everyone we met seemed down to earth and approachable. It was great to see so many partners willing to speak to the students. It was especially touching that the Managing Director took the time to speak to students and answer their questions.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
3/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your virtual experience?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the virtual experience?
I enjoyed the experience as I feel like I learnt more about the firm, its culture, its people, and the opportunities for lawyers at the firm.
Unfortunately, the format of the experience was largely the same for the entire week - a lot of talks. This was quite tiring. Also, there were a lot of students so it was hard to ask questions.
It would have been nice to do some in-department work.
Unfortunately, the format of the experience was largely the same for the entire week - a lot of talks. This was quite tiring. Also, there were a lot of students so it was hard to ask questions.
It would have been nice to do some in-department work.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the virtual experience
3/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
2/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was paid
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at DLA Piper
4/5
Would you recommend DLA Piper to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to DLA Piper
Be yourself. The firm seems to really value people from different backgrounds and with different interests.
Demonstrate a global mindset. The firm is really international. Show an interest in working for international clients and working across jurisdictions.
Highlight your entrepreneurship. The firm is very entrepreneurial and actively encourages new ideas.
Demonstrate a global mindset. The firm is really international. Show an interest in working for international clients and working across jurisdictions.
Highlight your entrepreneurship. The firm is very entrepreneurial and actively encourages new ideas.
