Intern Review
by DLA Piper
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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About You
4.9
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The Company
5.0
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Everything Else
5.0
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
- 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
- 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 5. How well structured was the insight?
- 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
- 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 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?
- 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
- 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
- 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
- 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
- 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
- 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
- 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
About You
A lot of guidance was provided on employability skills, and that will be valuable going forward. For example, the talk delivered on CVs is directly applicable to applications I will make to employers in the future. Additionally, the various talks delivered by members of DLA Piper provided a unique view into what they believe to be the best aspects of DLA Piper. Those talks will help me make a more informed decision on whether to apply for a vacation scheme at the firm.
The Company
The general atmosphere throughout the insight was professional with a sprinkling of fun. It was quite clear when the organizers wanted us to focus, and when they wanted us to let go. This atmosphere was comforting, and provided the students with the perfect opportunity to apply themselves and get fully immersed in the firm.
The most surprising aspect of the program was the investment into it. High-profile members of the firm would appear one after the other to deliver informative talks to the students. In all likelihood, these partners bill incredible amounts by the hour, so to see them invest their time into the students made me appreciate the program.
DLA Piper provided students in the program with an insight into how a full time role may be, by exposing the students to firm members of varying levels. By being exposed to people occupying seats of different levels, I was able to appreciate how they felt about the firm and this gave me a unique insight.
Everything Else
Every moment of the day was rife with opportunities to network with employees of the firm. At every meal, trainees would be present and they would give their view on the firm. Additionally, graduate recruitment were ever present, and that provided its own opportunity to gain contacts within the firm.
The networking events were all paid for in full by DLA Piper. Ranging from meals everyday, to restaurants fully rented out—DLA Piper exceeded all expectations one would hold when going to an event akin to this. If anything, I would recommend the event simply for the stellar food provided throughout.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
London
March 2018
