Student Review

by DLA Piper

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Rating

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

    About You

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

    • I very much enjoyed the insight programme! I enjoyed the multiple engaging presentations and workshops and particularly the chances to network with both DLA Piper lawyers as well as my colleagues on the programme.

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

    • I felt very valued during my time at the firm. Everyone I met was very enthusiastic and friendly and I really felt like they were taking a genuine interest in me and my individual route to becoming a commercial lawyer.

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

    • I received a lot of guidance and support. There was always a member of the graduate recruitment team on hand to answer any queries.

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

    • I received a lot information that will definitely help me in the future, particularly information about the SQE.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured! I mixture of all kinds of activities - presentations, workshops, networking opportunities.

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

    • The general atmosphere was great, everyone was very friendly and wanted to network with each other.

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

    • 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?

    • 5/5
  • 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?

    • It helped my confirm my career path.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I really appreciated being put up in a hotel for 3 nights as well as being reimbursed especially as I was travelling from abroad.

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

    • Yes there were many opportunities to network with a range of people from the firm.

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

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

    • Yes, I heard a lot about the pro bono opportunities.

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

    • Yes, I would definitely recommend this to a friend. The best insight scheme I have been on to date.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

North East

May 2019

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