DLA Piper Internship 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.
The first week involved free breakfast and networking. Various partners came to talk to us about a range of topics important to DLA Piper, and practice areas. We had litigation workshops and networking sessions with external speakers. The second and third week you get allocated into teams within the firm. They give you a variety of objectives you must aim to meet in 5 days, these were a range of legal skills and tasks.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
I thought I knew a lot before I entered this internship, but I have learnt so much more just by hearing it from the Partners and Co-chairs of DLA Piper. There is such a range of services and sectors, they really do have everything, with opportunities to learn within this range. I have also learnt what a law firm is as a business and the hierarchy of both in the firm and internationally.
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?
I have learnt so many skills, both in terms of law and personal development. I have developed confidence in the workplace and gained skills in legal areas such as drafting, advisory notes, legal research, memos and client meetings, publishing legal blog posts, proofreading and the general attitude of a lawyer. I have learnt how to prioritise and learnt how to maintain energy and charisma in the office.
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 culture was better than I could have imagined. They say that everyone who works at DLA Piper is friendly and approachable, but you don't believe it until you see it first hand. Everyone wants you to succeed, and we were told repeatedly that we are the "future of the firm" and everyone is helping us to succeed. The trainees were so lovely and helpful (you get a buddy for the 3 weeks).
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 loved it. The only part of it which I found challenging in the negative sense was getting up and working - after university it is hard to get back into the swing of a 9-5 job, yet this is consistent within all jobs.
DLA Piper are not only there to help, to aid your learning and to give you opportunities, but is also there to allow you to make friends and network- to feel comfortable.
DLA Piper are not only there to help, to aid your learning and to give you opportunities, but is also there to allow you to make friends and network- to feel comfortable.
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
Honestly just be yourself. That's what they're looking for. they're looking for how YOU fit into the firm and with other people- so smile, laugh, have FUN, and learn whenever you get an opportunity to. Also ask loads of questions (there are NEVER silly questions), they love that.
Connect with partners and whoever specialises in your interests and start a conversation about the internship and the application process- they would love that.
Connect with partners and whoever specialises in your interests and start a conversation about the internship and the application process- they would love that.
