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Insight Programme Review

at DLA Piper

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Corporate Law

London

Review Submitted: August 2021

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.
The experience was so insightful about the firm as a whole, outlining the vast array of unique opportunities presented to trainees in the form of Pro Bono projects to International Secondments. I was particularly impressed by the fantastic work of Iris and the effort they have made to ensure that everyone can thrive within DLA Piper.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
The experience was so insightful about the firm as a whole, outlining the vast array of unique opportunities presented to trainees in the form of Pro Bono projects to International Secondments. I was particularly impressed by the fantastic work of Iris and the effort they have made to ensure that everyone can thrive within DLA Piper.
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?
Developed a comprehensive understanding of the day-to-day activities of a Law 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?
The experience was so insightful about the firm as a whole, outlining the vast array of unique opportunities presented to trainees in the form of Pro Bono projects to International Secondments. I was particularly impressed by the fantastic work of Iris and the effort they have made to ensure that everyone can thrive within DLA Piper.
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?
The experience was so insightful about the firm as a whole, outlining the vast array of unique opportunities presented to trainees in the form of Pro Bono projects to International Secondments. I was particularly impressed by the fantastic work of Iris and the effort they have made to ensure that everyone can thrive within DLA Piper.
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 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
It is an amazing opportunity and one that you should definitely undertake if you're thinking about going into law.
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