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Intern Review

at DLA Piper

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

Dublin

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 - Overview of Experience
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
We would work on many different cases in our seats, and got involved directly on research, client management, and business operations.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Amazing. DLA Piper is an exemplary business with many opportunities for career development. I especially valued learning about paralegal opportunities and various global positions.
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?
Yes, including advanced research skills, hosting meetings, and developing knowledge on my legal interest areas.
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?
Supportive and empowering! The interns were welcomed openly and encouraged to ask questions and reach out for help.
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 it, it is definitely the best placement I have done so far out of my 4 different placements. For me it ranked above working in the U.S. Congress! DLA values their employees and is an exceptional place to learn and develop yourself as a young professional.
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
Emphasize your willingness to learn and highlight your passions in your application.
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