Insight Programme Review

by DLA Piper

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Rating

4.1/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    3.8
  • Everything Else
    4.0

    About You

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

    • I really enjoyed the experience. It wasn't unlike any other open day or first year scheme. We had the opportunity to interact with so many parts of the firm.

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

    • I felt really accommodated throughout the three days. We spent time with trainees throughout the programme who were really welcoming.

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

    • Graduate recruitment were very friendly and always on hand to answer any questions. They emphasised that no questions are silly questions.

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

    • Each of the workshops were very unique and different. My commercial awareness definitely improved during the scheme, as well as my knowledge of DLA too.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured throughout the three days, the timetable was packed full of events and talks and interactive workshops.

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

    • Really nice, I truly got to understand the culture of the firm. By meeting and speaking to other people, the environment was relaxed but also very informative.

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

    • 3/5
  • 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?

    • 3/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • DLA's culture was definitely made clear throughout the programme. We were able to meet so many different people.

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

    • Very helpful. DLA is a very unique firm in the market, and the programme confirmed my interest in commercial law.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 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?

    • We had several opportunities to meet and network with trainees, I really enjoyed the future trainee panel.

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

    • We had pizza and prosecco on the first night which was really unique!

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

    • 3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Definitely. Especially if you aren't too sure what commercial law means!

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

London

April 2019

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