Summer Intern Review
at DLA Piper
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
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.
Started the morning working on tasks provided, speaking to partners and associates within the firm. Joined some client calls to get exposure to the client-lawyer relationship. Each day, there was an insight session consisting of talks from international group heads of different practice areas. Went to lunch with the other interns and worked with them as well.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Throughout the entire 3 weeks, I learnt a lot more about the legal sphere. The insight sessions provided information about the recent changes to the law as well as potential future challenges our generation of lawyers will be facing. Through speaking to different individuals, I was exposed to the separate sub-groups within each practice area and was asked to produce work in relation to most of them.
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?
- Contract review
- Legal research
- Client communication
- Presenting skills
- Time management
- Legal research
- Client communication
- Presenting skills
- Time management
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 firm's culture is engrained within the individuals I spoke to as well as the work they do. It is an aspect of the firm which cannot be overlooked as it is visibly essential to them. Everyone, from partners to associates and to the trainees, were extremely welcoming and supportive. They were understanding of our position and curiosity to learn. The general atmosphere was uplifting and empowering.
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 thoroughly enjoyed the last 3 weeks - it was a great opportunity/experience to learn more about the firm, their clients and their dedication to their service to said clients. The early careers team did an incredible job at organizing and helping us throughout the scheme. The insight sessions were filled with knowledge, wisdom and were inspirational.
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
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
Be yourself! They are not looking for perfection, there is an understanding of each interns background and academic status. DLA Piper looks for potential and genuine individuals, they want to see if you would fit in with their cultural atmosphere. Enjoy the experience as the 3 weeks go by very quickly. Ask questions and make the most out of your time with the incredibly talented people here.
