Attendee Review
at DLA Piper
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
Hull
Review Submitted: March 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
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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.
There was a unique daily schedule, filled with presentations from Partners, Associates and Trainees with the opportunity to ask questions. The answers are personal, detailed and highly informative. These sessions showed a range of different perspectives of the firms employees which provided a rounded insight into the firm's culture, what makes them unique and the type of work the firm engages in.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
The information provided was invaluable - we were exposed to a variety of potential roles available from Corporate and Employment to opportunities such as international and client secondments and pro bono opportunities. We were also informed about the different employee networks involving support for employees from LGBTQ+ and black and ethnic minority backgrounds , women in law and parents and carers 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?
The scheme involved an opportunity to complete a Forage programme which developed my commercial awareness skills as well as the opportunity to practice due diligence work, drafting exercises and advising clients.
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?
All of the speakers were very approachable, passionate and friendly which put my nerves at ease from the start of the programme. The graduate recruitment team were very encouraging to recognise our success and have confidence in our achievements. Even though it was only an insight scheme I still felt very values to the firm and its employees.
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 thoroughly enjoyed the insight programme - although it was virtual all the sessions were really engaging. None of the sessions or information felt repetitive or boring.
I loved the 80's playlist at the start of every session as well.
I loved the 80's playlist at the start of every session as well.
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
I would take time to research the firm to understand why you want to apply to them. I would equally take time to research the firm's clients to understand their sectors and increase your commercial awareness.
