Summer Vacation Scheme Student Review

by DLA Piper

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.0

    About You

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

    • I very much enjoyed the insight due to the friendly personalities of both the DLA Piper staff and the other people doing the placement.

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

    • I really felt like the firm wanted to see the real you and have you perform at your best.

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

    • There was always help on hand if you needed it.

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

    • Working in such a professional but friendly environment quickly taught me the kind of behaviour expected in commercial law firm as well as giving me an insight into the real life work of lawyers.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Generally well structured, however the work needed for the presentations cut into time that could have been better spent gaining more of an insight into my seats.

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

    • DLA Piper staff and summer students alike were all very friendly and welcoming.

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

    • The fact that we were given talk by very senior members of the firm and extensive seminars on presentation skills and diversity (just to name a couple) showed that the firm really wanted us to gain skills and also demonstrate that everyone in the firm had an interest in us, no matter how senior they may be.

    5/5
  • 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?

    • During my two seats and after hearing daily speeches from senior staff, I feel as though I got a very good feel of what it would be like to work with DLA Piper.

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

    • DLA Piper has a distinct company culture that it noticeable very quickly.

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

    • Every day helped to reinforce the thoughts I have about my future career path.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was also reimbursed for dinner out in London up to the value of £20.

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

    • There were more opportunities during the week in London than when I got to my regional office.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • The dinner in London was a great way to get to know senior staff and to talk to any other people on the summer placement that you hadn't spoken to previously.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • We had various talks about groups like the Global Leadership Alliance for Women and Iris.

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

    • DLA Piper put a lot of effort into us feeling valued and getting as best an understanding we could get of the firm in three weeks.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Scotland

July 2017

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