Student Review
at DLA Piper
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
London
Review Submitted: April 2022
Overall Rating
4.4 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Experience
4.3/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Company Culture
4/5
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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.
We attended three days of this programme, and had the opportunity to hear talks from different solicitors from different departments, for example Pro Bono and Litigation.
We also engaged in a workshop where we were given a case study and assigned different tasks, e.g. negotiator or research analyst.
We also engaged in a workshop where we were given a case study and assigned different tasks, e.g. negotiator or research analyst.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was extremely interesting as we learned about a variety of different roles in different departments. DLA especially funds and supports various initiatives that aim to improve and encourage diversity and inclusion. It made me realise that within the commercial law area there are several sub divisions that span fields such as tax, energy and infrastructure.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I have developed my networking skills as I was able to meet lots of other students.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
3/5
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?
4/5
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?
Everyone was very welcoming and friendly. We were well looked after, and it was obvious that a lot of money had been spent in order to provide us with the best possible experience.
From the trainee panel I understood that the firm really invests in its workers and cares about their interests outside of the firm.
From the trainee panel I understood that the firm really invests in its workers and cares about their interests outside of the firm.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
4/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I really enjoyed the insight as it allowed me to get to know the firm more intimately. The talks were very useful in not only understanding how the firm operates, but how law firms in general function.
I also met lots of people who I hope to stay in contact with.
I also met lots of people who I hope to stay in contact with.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
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
If you’re able to, attend a programme or open day and speak to the people who work there. It will allow you to ask any questions you have about the firm and to tap directly into the experience of the people who work there.
If you are applying for the vacation scheme, make sure to prepare the best you can for the assessment centre by doing practice tests.
If you are applying for the vacation scheme, make sure to prepare the best you can for the assessment centre by doing practice tests.
