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Commerical Lawyer Review

at DLA Piper

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

Review Submitted: April 2023

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 - Overview of Experience
4.5/5 - 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.
The Insight Scheme involved talks from senior members of the firm regarding areas such as diversity, sustainability and more generally the firms practice itself. We also participated in a litigation and mediation simulation which helped me to further understand the day-to-day work that this area of the firm completed. We were also introduced us to trainees who would give their advice on the application process, the legal career and their thoughts on the firm.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was interesting to hear about the different approaches that the speakers took not only into the legal profession, but into the firm as well. This was very reassuring and useful considering that a lot of the candidates on the course were not doing a law degree.
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?
As a non-law student, the opportunity to participate in a legal simulation was incredibly valuable because the experience highlighted the skills that are required to succeed in the profession, as well as the importance of communication and team work in completing the task. Furthermore, I learnt that the ability to utilise different approaches to a problem is vital because there is rarely one correct answer, and therefore the synthesis of ideas is usually optimal.
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?
4/5
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?
I was very impressed by the general attitude of all of the trainees, partners and careers team who were all excited to welcome and teach us about the firm. The culture itself seems very impressive with various diversity networks and opportunities to network with your peers outside of the office.
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?
The scheme has really cemented my passion for the law, and subsequent desire to work for the firm. My peers were also kind, insightful and passionate about the scheme which helped to create a professional but relaxed environment for everyone involved.
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 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
I would recommend reaching out to the Early Careers Team for advice if you have a specific question, they are all incredibly helpful and have your best interests at heart.
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