Vacation Scheme Intern Review

Item: Vacation Scheme Intern at DLA Piper
Rating: 5
Author: Anonymous

at DLA Piper

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Corporate 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 - 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.

We were given genuine tasks, such as drafting, contract review, and participation in client meetings.

What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?

It was fascinating - early careers organised talks with very important and experienced people. The insights were extremely valuable and interesting to hear.

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 learnt how to time manage and balance various responsibilities more effectively. It was my first time drafting contractual terms so that was interesting as well

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?

Everyone was super approachable and nice. Partners were happy to take 30-60 minutes of their time to talk to you, even if they were not your supervisor.

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 highly recommend the insight. The cohort were all nice and friendly, as were the employees of the firm as well. Makes me want to work here long term.