London Summer Intern Review
at DLA Piper
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law, Legal/Law
City of London
Review Submitted: July 2025
Overall Rating
4.7 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
4.3/5
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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.
Gained a better understanding of work was approached/executed in two practice areas. My work revolved around completing tasks for my supervisor and other people from the team whom I had interacted with.
Getting to know the people on my team and their work was highly encouraged, as long as we weren't overbearing or inconsiderate.
I completed an array of tasks including proofreading, research tasks, court visits, diagram-making and email correspondence.
Getting to know the people on my team and their work was highly encouraged, as long as we weren't overbearing or inconsiderate.
I completed an array of tasks including proofreading, research tasks, court visits, diagram-making and email correspondence.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was exciting to find about just how many things DLA Piper has to offer, as it is truly a global firm with a presence in many countries.
This was conveyed in the finance work that I undertook, with clients stretching from Ivory Coast to Kuwait.
Additionally, it was interesting to find out more about Partners' experience and their backgrounds.
Finally, I found out that you can do multiple seats of the TC in contentious areas which appeals to me
This was conveyed in the finance work that I undertook, with clients stretching from Ivory Coast to Kuwait.
Additionally, it was interesting to find out more about Partners' experience and their backgrounds.
Finally, I found out that you can do multiple seats of the TC in contentious areas which appeals to me
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I have developed my interpersonal skills and soft skills such as being proactive, engaged and curious.
I have also developed an understanding of life as a commercial lawyer, including project finance (specifically EPC's how an SPV is funded etc.) as well as the due diligence and research required for arbitration and the steps leading up to litigation.
I have also developed an understanding of life as a commercial lawyer, including project finance (specifically EPC's how an SPV is funded etc.) as well as the due diligence and research required for arbitration and the steps leading up to litigation.
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
4/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Incredibly helpful and supportive. People were far more receptive than I had anticipated, given their heavy workloads. Making time for us to ask questions and gain a deeper insight was especially helpful during coffee chats.
Other interns were generally very helpful and collaborative too, so it didn't feel like I was being chucked into a 3-week elbow tussle for a TC.
The facilities are amazing and the regular catch-ups with supervisors are much appreciated.
Other interns were generally very helpful and collaborative too, so it didn't feel like I was being chucked into a 3-week elbow tussle for a TC.
The facilities are amazing and the regular catch-ups with supervisors are much appreciated.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
4/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I enjoyed it very much!
Looking forward to hearing back from DLA Piper after the internship concludes
Looking forward to hearing back from DLA Piper after the internship concludes
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
Apply early, practice the Watson Glaser beforehand.
Conduct extensive research into the practice areas you wish to explore further, hone in on DLA transactions within wider commercial reading.
Self-reflect on your core strengths and weaknesses (be honest!) as this will help in your competency-based interview.
Get ahead with relevant experience you can discuss at interview.
Evaluate your soft skills and capacity to network/learn as they will make all the difference at later stages.
Consider speaking to someone already in the firm
Conduct extensive research into the practice areas you wish to explore further, hone in on DLA transactions within wider commercial reading.
Self-reflect on your core strengths and weaknesses (be honest!) as this will help in your competency-based interview.
Get ahead with relevant experience you can discuss at interview.
Evaluate your soft skills and capacity to network/learn as they will make all the difference at later stages.
Consider speaking to someone already in the firm
