Summer Intern Review
at DLA Piper
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Intellectual Property Law
Sheffield
Review Submitted: July 2025
Overall Rating
4.2 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Experience
4.5/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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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.
Overall, the insight largely consisted of completing trainee-level legal tasks and supporting fee-earners with their work. Typically, this involved research, proofreading and general legal drafting.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was very encouraging knowing the large variety of roles available within the business. It was clear that DLA truly supports its staff and encourages personal development as well as career progress.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I have learned many new skills, specifically regarding legal formatting and client communications. The insight has also helped me develop my proofreading and analytics.
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?
4/5
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
3/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Very supportive and friendly. The environment in which I was working was one of collaboration rather than competition, and every higher-up was willing to take the time to support my understanding of the work I was doing.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
3/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I really enjoyed the insight and gained valuable knowledge regarding the firm and its culture.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
4/5
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
4/5
Would you recommend DLA Piper to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to DLA Piper
Try to embed elements of your personality within your application. Everyone at the firm is keen to learn about you as a person, so try to come across as more than someone who is purely interested in law.
