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.
Everyday I'd be directly involved in client matters, gaining a real insight into what a trainee does. I completed a range of tasks from 9am to about 5pm, including but not limited to research, proofreading, document review, drafting emails, drafting letters and taking notes in client meetings. There were occasionally training sessions and other events in the office, such as lunch meetings put on by DLA Piper's affinity inclusion networks.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
The three-day London induction session was particularly useful for an insight into DLA Piper's business strategy and various roles. We heard from lawyers at every level, as well as a wide range of non-solicitor employees at the firm, such as access and inclusion professionals. After this induction I felt well equipped to start working on the internship with the context to really understand the business as I did.
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?
So many! In particular I have honed my skills in legal document analysis and understanding different types of legal documents in formats I was less familiar with.
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?
Fantastic. Everyone was so kind and helpful. Many firms talk about having a welcoming and inclusion-based culture, but DLA Piper really works to cultivate a collaborative environment.
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?
Very much. The nature of the programme being 3.5 weeks allowed us to understand the firm and gain real, useful experience.
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
Think about the firm's 4 main values. Do you see yourself aligning with them well? They guide a lot of what the firm does, so they are useful to use as a context for your application process.
