Summer Intern Review
at DLA Piper
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
Edinburgh
Review Submitted: June 2024
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!
5/5
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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
3/5
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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 a variety of legal tasks from drafting legal documents to doing legal research. Networking with people all over the office. In addition to preparing for a group project together.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was motivating learning about the potential roles available, the firm is incredible and the international aspect really sets it apart, especially in Scotland. They have great business strategies and an impressive dedication towards AI and Technology. It will be exciting to see whats ahead in the future!
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?
Communication, Teamwork, Drafting Documents, Learning Legal Language and Abbreviations
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
4/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Such a friendly firm, especially in the Edinburgh office, and not one person you speak to is the same. Every day is different but the buzz at lunch and the familial feeling is so nice to be a part of!
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?
So much, incredible experience.
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 and reimbursed expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at DLA Piper
3/5
Would you recommend DLA Piper to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to DLA Piper
Push through with the application process, be yourself and relax. They do not want you to be someone you are not!
