Summer student Review
at DLA Piper
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
Edinburgh
Review Submitted: July 2025
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.
3 days of networking and talks from senior members of the firm, followed by 3 weeks working with teams.
The work was interesting and complex, and most of the time appeared to closely match what a first-year trainee in the firm would do.
The work was interesting and complex, and most of the time appeared to closely match what a first-year trainee in the firm would do.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
A great opportunity to learn about the firm, its business and culture. Career progression from this placement was well explained.
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 developed communication and networking skills, and was able to get a great insight into the culture of the firm
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?
Very friendly and welcoming, while also expecting hard work. At all times I was treated fairly and with respect
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?
It was a very interesting and a valuable experience. I enjoyed it a lot
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 and reimbursed expenses
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
Learn about the firm before applying. Read all material in job description carefully
