Summer Intern Review
at DLA Piper
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
Manchester
Review Submitted: July 2022
Overall Rating
4.9 /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
4.8/5
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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.
Week 1 - Attending talks, workshops and networking events in the London Office.
Week 2/3 - sitting in a practice group each week and completing set work tasks in the Manchester Office.
Week 2/3 - sitting in a practice group each week and completing set work tasks in the Manchester Office.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
We had daily insight sessions which provided insight into the different practice groups and sectors in which DLA Piper operates.
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?
Yes - prioritisation, drafting, attention to detail, presentation skills, legal research, note taking at meetings.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
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?
Amazing - the people at DLA Piper are some of the kindest and most welcoming people I've ever met. Everyone in the office was happy to take time out of their day to help you or to answer any questions you had. The culture DLA Piper promotes on the website is a reality.
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 really enjoyed the Internship and learnt so much in such a short space of time.
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
Research the firm to understand whether you are the right fit for DLA Piper. DLA Piper is a values-driven firm so it's important you fit with this.
