Intern Review
at DLA Piper
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Corporate Law
London
Review Submitted: June 2024
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!
5/5
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Overview of Experience
4.8/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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.
A usual day would include tasks such as proofreading legal documents, attending online/ in-person client meetings and taking notes, research tasks on various matters ranging from more technical issues to less legal matters such as objective background research. Alongside the tasks, we would have catch-up meetings with supervisors and trainee buddies, catching up with fellow interns.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Since I attended client meetings, i learnt the true value of DLA's global perspective and their entrepreneurial approach to their business. the fact that DLA treats their clients as business partners and truly uses all the alternative tools developed to support them throughout their journey was very interesting.
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?
My skills have massively developed throughout the scheme. While the level of work is extremely detailed and more advanced than the knowledge and understanding I was initially holding, getting involved in the deals and piecing information together leads to a comprehensive understanding of the fee-earners role, the drafting procedures, the inter-connectivity of the practice areas and the progress of deals.
In terms of specific skills, my attention to detail, collaborative skills and protectiveness have improved massively as these are a small set of skill sets that are required every day.
In terms of specific skills, my attention to detail, collaborative skills and protectiveness have improved massively as these are a small set of skill sets that are required every day.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
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?
DLA has truly broken down any stereotypes regarding corporate law firms and corporate lawyers. All the people at DLA from the trainees, associates, partners and executives were approachable, chatty and willing to help and answer any questions. They made us feel welcomed throughout and created an atmosphere where I was waking up happy to go to the office and be surrounded by such warm and kind people. The firm has truly integrated their values within their work.
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?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
It was an enjoyable experience with intensive learning curve and a welcoming community
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
Being yourself was the biggest tip that I received. Going in with an open mind, an enthusiastic attitude and curiosity would be some great tips. But coming back to being yourself is the most important aspect because it is a three week long interview where you can't put up a facade. They are looking for people that match their community and faking such an attitude will not be mutually beneficial.
