Summer Intern Review

by DLA Piper

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.3

    About You

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

    • The organisation, effort and openness from DLA Piper speaks volumes about the quality of the firm.

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

    • I felt valued by the staff that I worked with. They were happy to give constructive feedback and gave me meaningful tasks to complete.

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

    • The Graduate Recruitment team were very supportive. They organised a range of activities, which allowed the interns to learn more about the firm.

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

    • My experience at DLA Piper has given me a good insight into what working life is like in an international law firm.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The three week internship was well-structured.

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

    • Friendly atmosphere. The staff are very down-to-earth.

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

    • The firm organised various talks, training sessions and practice group insight sessions throughout the duration of the internship.

    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?

    • Good insight.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • The insight helped me understand the company culture.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Very valuable.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Paid internship.

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

    • There were many opportunities to network with other Interns, Partners, Trainees, Associates, etc.

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

    • Very good.

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

    • Yes.

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

    • Yes.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Corporate Law, Property Management

London

July 2018

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