First year insight scheme Review

by DLA Piper

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.4
  • Everything Else
    4.5

    About You

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

    • I really enjoyed the insight. It was very well organised, all the sessions were interesting, useful and I feel I have learnt a lot both about the firm and the profession more generally.

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

    • I felt very valued during the scheme. The firm reimbursed all travel expenses, meals and provided accommodation. The scheme felt like it was really tailored to us, our needs and numerous questions.

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

    • We were perfectly supported during the scheme. We were given a timetable of the three days upon arrival, and it was always very clear what were supposed to do next.

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

    • What I have learned will definitely assist me during the application process and during any future career mode generally.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The insight was perfectly structured, and every session was useful, different and varied.

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

    • The atmosphere was very friendly and warm. All the people that came to speak to us, from the graduate recruitment team, to trainees and partners have been very nice and honest to us about the firm and their profession, and listen carefully to any questions we might have had.

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

    • 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?

    • We had the chance to speak with trainees, future trainees and partners, and all of them have us their insight of the firm and the work they do on a daily basis.

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

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

    • 4/5

    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?

    • There were numerous opportunities to network with trainees, future trainees and partners.

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

    • They felt very relaxed which enabled us to ask all the questions we felt we wanted to ask.

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

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

    • I would definitely recommend this scheme to a friend, as it shows the firm’s culture and way of working.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

London

April 2019

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