Intern Review
at DLA Piper
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
London
Review Submitted: July 2022
Overall Rating
4.8 /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
4.5/5
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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.
- Insight sessions with Global heads of departments
- Networking events
- Legal research tasks
- Presentations
- Due diligence
- Attending client meetings and calls
- Written examination exercises
- Networking events
- Legal research tasks
- Presentations
- Due diligence
- Attending client meetings and calls
- Written examination exercises
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
The business was very transparent about their strategy and the future offerings available for our career progression. We were given a great insight into the culture and values of the firm and how this adds to their operations.
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?
- Internal training course on a litigation/negotiation workshop
- External course on networking
- Developed legal research skills
- Developed presentation skills
- Developed communication skills
- Learned how to draft and format legal documents
- External course on networking
- Developed legal research skills
- Developed presentation skills
- Developed communication skills
- Learned how to draft and format legal documents
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
4/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company had a very positive culture. The insight included a lot of social event both for interns and also getting to know associates and partners at the firm. Everyone was very helpful and friendly at all times. The diversity initiatives and pro-Bono charity work were extremely admirable and shows that the firm truly cares about these matters. There were a great deal of networks available to get involved in including LGBTQ, Ethnic Minorities, Gender Equality etc.
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 really enjoyed the work and had a great deal of interesting and insightful projects to get involved with. The teams were great to work with and I always felt comfortable approaching everyone. The culture was a strong asset of the firms and it felt like everyone had a great entrepreneurial spirit which drove everyone to contribute their best to the firm. It has certainly exceeded my expectations. I would definitely like to work with this firm in the future.
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 paid and 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
The application process to quite easy. The assessment centre is challenging but enjoyable and you have a multitude of opportunities to show off your potential to the firm. Everyone is also very welcoming at this stage. Speak a lot about the future of law and change. In the process of preparing for day 1 I would recommend getting to know people from your assessment centre that have also been offered a place - reach out on LinkedIn as having someone that's familiar is very helpful.
