2021 Virtual Insight Scheme Review
at DLA Piper
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
Review Submitted: March 2021
Overall Rating
4.9 /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
4.8/5
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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.
A clearly set out daily agenda compromising of various speakers ranging from new trainees up to Partners and Directors. There were plenty of breaks dispersed throughout the day and start and end times were very generous. There were also sessions ran by the recruitment team providing tips on future applications and insight into the current and future solicitor qualification paths.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was incredibly encouraging learning about the business. Although my perceptions were not negative before, with the knowledge I have gained I see DLA as being a really positive and caring employer. It is very clear they do not consider background, gender, race or any other factors other than solely fit into the company and dedication to learn.
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?
Due to the restrictions of virtual work, my skills have not developed per say but my knowledge and confidence certainly has.
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 very welcoming and supportive. Although there is a hierarchy, everyone is treated as being equally as valuable to the firm. From all the employees I spoke with, it is clear they have a genuine passion for their company and their colleagues.
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?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I thoroughly enjoyed the insight. The length of the programme and the days was perfect (especially over zoom). The insight provided was real and genuinely helpful. There was no necessity to be super active, you could very easily stay within your comfort zone. Overall, the programme was really insightful into the firm and the industry and was genuinely fun.
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 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
Show personality in your application. Do your research into the firm. If you get offered any opportunities, make the most of them and stay connected with the employees you meet. Add as many people on LinkedIn as possible and don’t feel afraid to message them asking for advice/specific questions/ or just to have a chat - they are really lovely people.
