Summer Intern 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.
It was a three-week internship. I spent the first week on a global induction programme alongside fellow interns. The second week was spent in the Employment seat of the firm and the second week was in the Litigation & Regulatory seat. Day-to-day tasks included drafting emails, reviewing documents, attending meetings and conducting legal research. There were also opportunities to attending networking events during the day and networking dinners.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
My understanding of the business has developed to a great extent. Moving around different departments in the firm and networking with lawyers at the firm has expanded my knowledge of the potential roles and opportunities available. My knowledge of the firm's culture has also improved by being able to work in the office with fellow interns, lawyers and employees within the firm.
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 several new skills such as writing a memo following a client meeting and conducting legal research on complex matters. Skills developed have included writing in a concise manner, attention to detail and email composition. Furthermore, my networking and presentation skills have been developed in addition to softer skills such as teamworking.
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 company culture values being collaborative, bold, exceptional and supportive. These key values have been brought to life by working in the office. The general atmosphere was extremely friendly and the culture fostered the encouragement for more junior employees to approach senior lawyers for a discussion or to ask questions about work set.
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 Summer Internship. It has confirmed my wish to train to be a lawyer and more specifically, train to be a lawyer at DLA Piper. The quality of work, extra-curricular opportunities, culture and facilities form a firm that clearly values its people extremely highly.
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
Ask as many questions as possible when meeting the firm at career fairs or on any open days.
