Summer Intern Review
at DLA Piper
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
Edinburgh
Review Submitted: July 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.
Depending on the team,typical tasks involved research, contract reviews, drafting documents and summarising cases. There was the opportunity to go to court and get involved in training modules.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
The opportunity to sit across two seats during the placement was a great way to understand how the business works and what opportunities there are. Lawyers in departments I wasn't sitting in were also happy to make time to speak about the work they do which also helped me learn about the variety within the firm.
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?
My research skills have definitely improved. How to present work, be concise but precise are skills I have developed. General communication skills have improved, by reaching out to different members of the firm to learn more about their practice, and also communicating with my Line Manager in order to manage my work effectively.
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 culture was very collaborative - with work being done across different departments and different offices all the time.
The general atmosphere was really positive with everyone meeting during lunch and a vibrant social scene. During my internship we took part in various social events including golf, darts, rounders and attended the office summer party.
The general atmosphere was really positive with everyone meeting during lunch and a vibrant social scene. During my internship we took part in various social events including golf, darts, rounders and attended the office summer party.
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?
The scheme was a great experience which gave me the opportunity to meet lots of new people working across a range of sectors and workstreams, and to get involved it lots of different kinds of work.
I was able to learn lots about the culture of the firm and how it operates across the world - and I could see where I could fit into that.
I was able to learn lots about the culture of the firm and how it operates across the world - and I could see where I could fit into that.
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
Make it clear why you would like to work at DLA Piper specifically, not just commercial law. Understand DLA Piper's core values and how they align to your personality and skill set - and make sure that comes across in your application. Before applying, if you can, speak to someone from the team at a Law Fair, Insight Evening, LinkedIn message etc.
