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Intern Review

at DLA Piper

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law, Legal/Law

London

Review Submitted: June 2021

Overall Rating

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 - Overview of Experience
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
The DLA Piper virtual internship involved participating in networking activities, attending several talks from members of the firm in a number of different departments and preparing and delivering a group presentation.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Each session that we attended was extremely informative, I was able to learn about all of the different departments and roles that DLA Piper has, as well as hearing from members of the firm across the globe.
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 have developed my collaboration skills, communication and networking.
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

Company Culture

How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The culture was extremely friendly and inclusive. The general atmosphere on the internship was very welcoming and enthusiastic.
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?
My time on the internship was extremely enjoyable and a particular highlight was being able to make so many new friends.
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
When completing your application make sure you review all the experiences that you have whether that be legal or non-legal and how these experiences and the skills you have gained from them would make you a good commercial lawyer.
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