Intern / Vacation Schemer Review
at DLA Piper
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
London
Review Submitted: July 2022
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 insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
During the first, the firm flew over interns from all around the UK and Dubai to the London office. We week we had the opportunity to attend talks by many senior people and the firm and ask questions. During the other two weeks, all interns joined their departments in their respective office and helped the team on a variety of tasks such as legal research, reviewing documents, etc.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Learning about how such a global firm allocates responsibilities across departments, offices and jurisdictions was quite an eye-opening experience. I understood more than just the role of a lawyer during these three weeks. I also had the opportunity to understand what global group heads do and how they affect the firm's strategy.
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?
Definitely. The firm even organised a talk with a professional networking coach to help us improve our people, speaking, and presentation skills. Other than that I personally learned many practical skills such as how to structure research memos, draft emails to clients, and conduct in depth research.
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?
Incredible. From the first contact with the Early Careers team before joining the firm all the way to the actual internship, everyone was extremely friendly and open to chat. Even during working hours, all the lawyers made time to discuss their work with the interns and offered us a time slot to have coffee and ask any questions that we may have.
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?
100%
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
I know this piece of advice is overused, but be yourself. DLA Piper has such an inclusive culture that you will feel appreciated no matter what. Also, the firm is so big that no matter how niche your interests may be, you will find an area of work that definitely appeals to you. Only in the IP department, I've spoken to people that work in the fashion, sports, and life sciences industries.
