Summer Intern Review
at DLA Piper
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
Manchester
Review Submitted: September 2023
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
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Overview of Experience
5/5
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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.
Week 1: Networking a.k.a making new friends; asking questions to inspiring individuals; learning about the firm and about self-development.
Week 2: Assisting in real client work; coffee meet-ups to get to know colleagues; preparing and giving a group presentation (potential client pitch).
Week 3: Learning about corporate law; more socials; be included in client calls; getting appraisal and feedback.
Week 2: Assisting in real client work; coffee meet-ups to get to know colleagues; preparing and giving a group presentation (potential client pitch).
Week 3: Learning about corporate law; more socials; be included in client calls; getting appraisal and feedback.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
DLA have an excellent intranet and very insightful podcast, vlogs and zoom calls occurring almost daily.
One zoom call that stood out to me was the “Path to Partnership”. Another was a zoom call celebrating Carers Week and sharing individuals experiences in the firm with carrying out their caring responsibilities and career responsibilities.
All of this was comforting - many roles are available to me in any sector I choose; I can still achieve them roles with my personal circumstances; and from day one, I was empowered and enabled to learn about my path to Partnership.
Overall, DLA offered an inclusive and encouraging environment, where it was very easy and enjoyable to learn and grow.
One zoom call that stood out to me was the “Path to Partnership”. Another was a zoom call celebrating Carers Week and sharing individuals experiences in the firm with carrying out their caring responsibilities and career responsibilities.
All of this was comforting - many roles are available to me in any sector I choose; I can still achieve them roles with my personal circumstances; and from day one, I was empowered and enabled to learn about my path to Partnership.
Overall, DLA offered an inclusive and encouraging environment, where it was very easy and enjoyable to learn and grow.
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?
For me, the skills I developed was working for longer. I had become to a student schedule with free periods and so it was useful for me to get a glimpse into the working hours of a lawyer and realise that I could do it well.
I also further developed my skills in communication. Partners and all lawyers had a very open door policy, making it great in getting to know them and their career journey, as well as being able to ask questions on the law and practical tasks of a lawyer. I learnt so much and felt so encouraged and respected.
I also further developed my skills in communication. Partners and all lawyers had a very open door policy, making it great in getting to know them and their career journey, as well as being able to ask questions on the law and practical tasks of a lawyer. I learnt so much and felt so encouraged and respected.
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?
Genuine. Truly friendly. Immensely supportive. Exemplary. Uplifting. Filled with opportunities. Hard working. Respectful. And again, kind above all else.
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?
1000%…I miss the office!
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
Be comfortable with not being in your comfort zone - push yourself.
Remember that it is far better and more enjoyable to be supportive, rather than to see it as a ‘competition’. Enjoy making friends with everyone and remember that everyone wants you and everyone to succeed!
Remember that it is far better and more enjoyable to be supportive, rather than to see it as a ‘competition’. Enjoy making friends with everyone and remember that everyone wants you and everyone to succeed!
