Vacation Scheme Review

by DLA Piper

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.4
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • Amazing 3 weeks: week 1 - induction and training week 2 - first practice group seat week 3 - second practice group seat (told the training contract decision on the final day)

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Very valued - people go out of their way (especially firm trainees) to make you feel welcome. Also have 2 'trainee socials' - where all the vac schemers are taken out on socials organised by trainees. Some lawyers obviously very busy but always willing to help if approached politely.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • A lot - always on offer from graduate recruitment

    5/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Great non-legal professional skills training provided - things like personal brand awareness, presentation skills etc. very valuable.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very - clear 3 week schedule outlined from day 1

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Fantastic - not tense - everyone was friends despite the fact that we were in competition for TC spots. Grad recruitment do a good job of making everyone feel comfortable. People stayed friends despite success or failure to secure a TC

    5/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • considerable amounts of professional skills training and practice group insights throughout 3 weeks

    4/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • 100%

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Significantly - numerous insights from lawyers and other staff from across the firm

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • 5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • well paid

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • yes - scheduled and non-scheduled networking opportunities

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • great - numerous and optional - RECCOMEND THAT YOU ATTEND - great for making an impression. No obligation/pressure to drink alcohol.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes - some people in the scheme played on the basketball team

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes - completely

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

May 2017

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