UK Insight Programme Review
at DLA Piper
Internship (1 Month+)
Commercial Law
Cambridge
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 virtual experience and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
Daily activities included:
1 - Trainee spotlight sessions.
2 - Introductions to various areas of life as a solicitor: –
a. Pro Bono
b. Employee networks
c. Debunking legal terms and jargon
3- Overview of the firm's different practice groups: –
a. Corporate
b. Employment
4- Comprehensive insights into the process of qualifying as a solicitor and beyond.
5- Voluntary virtual work experience on Forage.
1 - Trainee spotlight sessions.
2 - Introductions to various areas of life as a solicitor: –
a. Pro Bono
b. Employee networks
c. Debunking legal terms and jargon
3- Overview of the firm's different practice groups: –
a. Corporate
b. Employment
4- Comprehensive insights into the process of qualifying as a solicitor and beyond.
5- Voluntary virtual work experience on Forage.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
DLA's Graduate Recruitment & Development Team's staff are outstanding and by far the friendliest I have encountered in a legal and non-legal setting. The inclusive feeling allowed people to approach DLA's staff more easily, who in return were very clear and direct about the roles available and their expectations.
Please rate how insightful you found the virtual experience
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the virtual experience
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
The UK Insight Programme enabled me to develop the following skills: –
1. Communicative skills by being with over a hundred people at the same time;
2. Critical thinking skills by partaking in the voluntary work experience of forage; and
3. Commercial awareness through the guidance that was offered by the firm on contemporary life.
1. Communicative skills by being with over a hundred people at the same time;
2. Critical thinking skills by partaking in the voluntary work experience of forage; and
3. Commercial awareness through the guidance that was offered by the firm on contemporary life.
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 virtual experience
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company culture was beyond remarkable. DLA is by far the most international, open-minded and welcoming law firm I have come accross so far. The culture is firmly hinged upon the firm's international and inclusive outlook. Unlike most firms which only talk about their diversity, DLA puts pen to paper and their diverse outlook can be easily seen from their executive level down to the bottom of their corporate ladder.
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 virtual experience?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the virtual experience?
I felt very motivated and inspired because of the positive energy that was radiated towards us by DLA's staff.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the virtual experience
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was not paid and had no 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
Be yourself and submit a perfect application that is proof-read by another person!
