Summer Intern Review
at DLA Piper
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
Dublin
Review Submitted: July 2024
Overall Rating
4.5 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Experience
4.5/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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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.
I spent two weeks in one department and then one week in another. There was also a group presentation task which was completed during the second week. Day to day tasks involved reviewing documents, drafting documents, research tasks, sitting in on meetings with clients, taking attendance notes/ minutes of meetings and attending various training sessions both in person and virtually
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
At first it was overwhelming because there are so many opportunities in DLA Piper but once you speak to people it becomes exciting. Seeing how an international firm operates is exciting as you can see how fluidly offices work together and the clients you will be interacting with. Speaking to people who have grown in the firm is exciting as you feel as though you can grow in DLA Piper
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
4/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I’ve gained a lot of experience in drafting legal documents. Reviewing documents has also aided in learning how legal documents should be drafted, the format they use and the language used. The group project forced me to improve my time management skills as I had to balance completing day to day tasks and also ensuring I was completing my part of the project.
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?
4/5
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?
The culture of DLA Piper is amazing and a big talking point of the internship. The atmosphere in the office is incredibly friendly, you can talk to absolutely anyone and they’re happy to chat or offer advice when needed. The work culture is very healthy compared to some law firms and there’s a flexibility around working hours which allows people to prioritise what is important to them while getting their work done
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 thoroughly enjoyed my experience. Starting the internship with a trip to London instantly showed the international side of the firm and how closely the offices work together. Being allowed to attend client meetings and aiding with current deals showed me real life first hand experience as to what a job in a law firm entails. It was amazing to see how the law is applied in real life compared to what you learn in college.
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
I would recommend to everyone to apply to DLA Piper. The firm is so welcoming and in new office like Dublin there is a culture of collaboration and striving to grow the office which is exciting. My advice would be to prepare to be busy and to be able to prioritize and time manage. When applying to DLA Piper be sure you know the culture or the firm and their values and they truly are at the heart of the firm and they impact day to day life more than you’d think
