Summer Intern Review
at DLA Piper
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Corporate Law
London
Review Submitted: July 2022
Overall Rating
4.8 /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
4.8/5
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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.
In each placement group we became part of the team. We conducted a range of tasks including document reviews and due diligence, we were also invited to join client calls.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
We were given practice group insight sessions on each day of our scheme. This allowed us to learn about the different work DLA does as well as learn about the skills that are required to work in each team.
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 to communicate better in a professional environment and I was given exposure to legal work that I had not come across before.
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
4/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
For such a large company DLA had a brilliant culture. I had the opportunity to have long chats with international group heads as well as other extremely important individuals in the firm, sometimes they would even come up to me to talk!
In terms of the working culture, the open plan office space meant that you always felt comfortable asking people questions or just having a general chat.
In terms of the working culture, the open plan office space meant that you always felt comfortable asking people questions or just having a general chat.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
4/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
The insight was excellent, there was a good mix of insight sessions, work available and networking opportunities.
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
DLA doesn't pride itself on recruiting traditional lawyers. They look for well rounded individuals with a range of skills and experiences to add to their culture. The only tip would be to be yourself and let your personal attributes shine through.
