Student Intern Review
at DLA Piper
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
London
Review Submitted: June 2021
Overall Rating
4.8 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Experience
4.8/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
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 internship consisted of 5 insightful days. The days were split into two, with interactive talks regarding the firms practise areas, pro-bono, health and wellbeing and spotlight sessions. In general, the mornings consisted of these talks and the afternoons consisted of group project work for a pitch we had to complete to a panel of partners at the end of the week. There were various opportunities to network with trainees, associates and partners.
The main assessed aspect was the group project which involved getting into small groups and coming up with ideas for a pitch.
The main assessed aspect was the group project which involved getting into small groups and coming up with ideas for a pitch.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
The internship enabled me to learn about parts of the business that you would not be able to obtain externally. All aspects of the business were covered through workshops, networking and interactive Q+A's. This allowed me to build upon my knowledge of the firm to an extent that I would not have obtained from my own research. It was a truly invaluable experience.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
The internship enabled me to learn lots of new skills and develop existing skills, including:
- confidence
- teamwork
- persistance
and crucially (especially in our current environment), how to present myself well in a virtual nature!
- confidence
- teamwork
- persistance
and crucially (especially in our current environment), how to present myself well in a virtual nature!
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?
4/5
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
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company culture was incredible. Throughout every session and network events, DLA Piper's values shone through. From trainee-level to partner-level and even to CEO-level, all individuals had a common vision with a welcoming presence. No question was a silly question, and all involved were willing to help with everything.
Due to the virtual nature, social events were difficult, but a virtual quiz definitely made up for this.
Due to the virtual nature, social events were difficult, but a virtual quiz definitely made up for this.
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?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I thoroughly enjoyed the internship. Whilst not being able to experience specific practise group work as you would in a face-to-face environment, DLA did their upmost to ensure we obtained a wide-range of insight into the practise groups.
The Graduate Recruitment team were incredibly welcoming and as mentioned above, the culture of the firm is outstanding.
The internship did meet my expectations and would recommend it to all.
The Graduate Recruitment team were incredibly welcoming and as mentioned above, the culture of the firm is outstanding.
The internship did meet my expectations and would recommend it to all.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was paid
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at DLA Piper
5/5
Would you recommend DLA Piper to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to DLA Piper
The main thing is to be yourself - DLA prides itself on honesty and just want to ensure you fit into the firm. Assessment centre interviews are very friendly, and more of an informal chat.
In preparation for the internship, unfortunately I did not receive my schedule before the internship commenced. Perhaps this is one aspect which could be improved.
The people, values and vision inspired me to apply.
In preparation for the internship, unfortunately I did not receive my schedule before the internship commenced. Perhaps this is one aspect which could be improved.
The people, values and vision inspired me to apply.
