Summer Intern 2018 Review

by DLA Piper

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    3.9

    About You

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

    • Thoroughly - I learned such a huge amount, and really appreciated the investment from the firm.

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

    • 4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Overall, extremely well structured and we always knew who to turn to with any questions.

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

    • 4/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I learned a huge amount, felt well supported and well prepared for what is to come as a trainee.

    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?

    • There is an extent to which you cannot fully know until you are an employee, but I got a good idea from conversations / work.

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

    • Really useful - I know I could fit in well here which was very helpful.

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

    • Some days were more useful and 'real' than other days - but the talks were inspiring and we had a genuine insight into the working life of lawyers.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • We were paid for the three weeks of work, put up in hotels, and given lunch and breakfast most days. felt very well looked after!

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

    • I got to meet and chat to a wide range of people from different areas / levels at the firm. There were particularly amazing opportunities to meet managing partners, group heads, and even the global co-chairman of DLA Piper!

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

    • Not as many as I would have liked, but the events were still great that were put on - a few social drinks events and networking.

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • I heard about a few - for instance, sports teams, CSR work, diversity and inclusion groups etc.

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

    • 100% - it was thoroughly enjoyable, very well organised, I met some wonderful people and was exposed to a great variety of work.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

West Midlands

July 2018

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