Intern Review

by DLA Piper

Best Student Employer

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Rating

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

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • We were given really interesting work and got to see two different practice groups. We also got talks from all the practice groups which were really helpful.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • Everyone was so supportive and friendly during my time at DLA Piper. They would explain why I was doing the tasks I'd been set and how they would be using my work which was really encouraging.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • Before every task that I was given someone would sit down and talk me through it and answer any questions I had. Everyone was keen to help and took an interest in the interns.

    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 gained some useful research skills and how to be more concise in my writing. I think the work I have done here will help me when I become a trainee.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • Everything was very well structured and communication was good. I was impressed with how well the internship was carried out considering there was 100 interns around the country.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Everyone was really positive and friendly, from the interns to the partners. Everyone was enthusiastic and interested in the work you were being given, and were very inclusive.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • We were taken down to London for a week where we met lots of different people from within the firm and had lots of presentations.

    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?
  • I got to see some of the work and ask the trainees how they have found working for the firm which was really useful.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • We got a lot of presentations and information booklets which really helped. I got to see how the values are used in the day-to-day runnings of the firm.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • I already knew I wanted to work in a law firm but it was very helpful in showing me what kind of law firm I wanted to work in and what culture suited me.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • We were paid and reimbursed for any expenses such as food or travel. We were also given a £15 voucher for a coffee shop to take our trainee buddy to lunch to get to know them.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • We have spent a lot of time networking and a lot of social events were organised for us to do this. The office also has a lounge where people who work in every area of the firm will eat lunch so that was a good place to mix with employees.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • Lots of networking and social event opportunities, and lots of informal events with the trainees.

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • We heard about pro bono, volunteering and sporting opportunities.

    4/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • I would highly recommend the internship. It gives you a great insight into the firm and everyone I've met has been so friendly.

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

Scotland

July 2019


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