Summer Intern Review
at DLA Piper
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
Leeds
Review Submitted: June 2024
Overall Rating
4.9 /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
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.
Completing tasks depending on the seat and practice group you were in. Included drafting and reviewing, research and taking notes on client calls for instance. Included verification work and maintenance of documents. Worked alongside the team to complete any of these tasks most of the time towards deadlines.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
I saw a large team and a wide variety of roles with everyone on different career paths and having different backgrounds. I also saw a lot of promotions starting in my few weeks with the business. The business values were put across well in the induction and I saw how the team worked with each other.
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 how to competently review documents and have learnt a lot about responsibility for tasks. I have developed my communication by seeking help and feedback from the team. I have strengthened my research skills by utilising the knowledge team and the platforms available.
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 supportive - everyone very willing to include the interns in their work and eager to get us on board with tasks. Feedback was provided even during busy spells. General atmosphere was relaxed and friendly and very open door between different levels.
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?
I enjoyed the insight thoroughly. The team ensured we all got stuck in and I particularly found that the work was so interesting. Line manager always provided context to make the work more engaging and I was able to do such a range of work and network with so many people.
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
Play to your strengths. Have something niche that shows your communication and people skills such as volunteering. Provide examples for everything in your interviews. Understand the core values of the firm.
