Summer Intern Review
at DLA Piper
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
Leeds
Review Submitted: June 2024
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.
During the internship, we had the opportunity to work within our chosen departments, taking on real work to help out the team. There were a wide number of departments we could choose from and we ranked our preferences. The work completed varied depending on the department but all involved helping out the wider team be it with drafting, amending documents, phone calls and emails etc.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
We had a 3 day induction in the DLA London office where we learnt a lot about the firm itself and how it developed into the international business it is today. We had speakers tell us about the work they do, their values and attitudes to developing the firm and speakers to tell us about the network groups each DLA office has.
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 learnt a lot about the day to day activites of the corporate department as well as the people in the team. From studying I had an idea of the work the team does but have never had hands on experience with it. I have improved my legal research and drafting skills in a new area.
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 atmosphere was very friendly. The team I was a part of was very busy with work but always made the time to talk through work and get to know me. It was a professional but relaxed environment where everyone felt comfortable to be themselves.
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 really enjoyed getting to know my team and get hands on experience with a wide variety of the work. The activities and social events also helped us get to know the current trainees and learn more about the working culture and work life balance of the firm.
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 and reimbursed expenses
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
I would say to be yourself and enjoy it. The people you work with are very knowledgeable and experienced so try to learn as much as you can from them.
