Intern Review
at DLA Piper
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Intellectual Property Law, Corporate Law
Birmingham
Review Submitted: July 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.
On a day to day basis, I completed live work involving reading contracts, conducting legal research, taking minutes, reviewing documents and drafting documents. I worked in the Intellectual Property and Corporate practice groups.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was really easy to learn more about the business as everybody in the office was incredibly friendly and willing to talk about their roles in the firm and their pathways into law. People spoke openly about the different roles they had been in and how they had enjoyed them, and how individuals in the firm worked together.
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 developed my minute-taking skills, learning how to keep up with meetings and take concise notes while still covering all material points. I have also improved my face-to-face communication skills, having one-on-one conversations with many people in the office.
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 company culture was incredibly welcoming and it never felt uncomfortable to approach anyone, whether asking for a chat or work! The firm was dedicated to diversity and was incredibly accepting.
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 the insight, and it helped to certify in my mind that I would be interested in a career in commercial law. The work was varied and interesting and the people in the office were incredibly friendly and made getting settled in easy.
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
When you're applying, be authentic! Don't feel the need to put up a front or only talk about your legal interests in your applications - the firm has an incredibly human feel and in my application, I talked about all sorts of interests of mine unrelated to the law. Be yourself and ask lots of questions!
