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DLA Piper 2022 Insight Scheme Review

at DLA Piper

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

Review Submitted: April 2022

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!

4.5/5 - 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.
A multitude of speeches and workshops about key issues such as the pro bono work of the firm, their sectors and their vision for the future of the legal world.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was really interesting to hear about how the firm works and how all the firms work together as one firm.
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?
Improved my communication skills and teamwork skills.
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 staff were lovely and always made sure that we were accommodated. The company worked together really well like a big family. The general atmosphere was very friendly.
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 really enjoyed the insight as I learnt a lot more about the firm and genuinely felt valued to be there.
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
Make sure you are you in your application, do not lie but also show yourself off. Make sure you talk about transferable skills that you have learnt in previous jobs.
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