Summer Intern Review
at DLA Piper
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
London
Review Submitted: September 2023
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
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Overview of Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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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 induction which involved talks from members of the Firm on the Firm's culture, legal workshops, and networking. The next two weeks were spent in two practice areas within the Firm. Tasks ranged from sitting in on meetings and taking minutes, drafting contracts, conducting legal and market research and comparing contracts.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
We were provided with very comprehensive information about the types of potential opportunities available to us in terms of both client and international secondments during the training contract in addition to the practice areas available for qualification. Although the secondments are subject to changing in the future, they were a good indication in the type of opportunity.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
4/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I greatly improved my interpersonal skills within a professional setting as I was able to meet such a variety of people with the Firm ranging from partners to secretaries to business support staff. In addition I also developed my adaptability as I was constantly exposed to new and challenging work.
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?
Extremely friendly. Throughout the experience everyone I spoke to was happy to pause their work to welcome me and answer any questions I had about the team or the practice area. I never felt like I needed to keep my head down and was actively encourage to speak to as many people as possible. Even the Global co-Chair accepted a coffee invite from an intern!
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?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I greatly enjoyed my time at DLA. We had a very sociable cohort who were always up for meeting up at lunch and after work as well as a fantastic group of trainees who were always there to help us.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
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
If the initial online application is the same as when I completed it then do not choose a generic news story to comment on as I am sure the Early Careers Team have heard enough about AI and Brexit; choose something unique! When it comes to the interview try not to over prepare and make sure to be yourself as you will be able to relate much better to your interviewer.
