Intern Review

by DLA Piper

Best Student Employer

Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Great HR team and approachable lawyers. I really enjoyed my team on the internship scheme.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • All other candidates were very friendly, collborative and happy to help.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • HR team was constantly providing guidance on sessions and agenda items. Contact details were provided at the very start in order to get in touch if need be.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • The agenda were full for the first half of the week and then, we got to spend some time on our own group projects, which was nice.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A good amount of responsibility as I was able to take accountability for a large part of the group project.

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

    • Unique experience that will support me throughout my legal career.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Although it was a virtual experience, we got plenty of face time with everyone and it felt like a real placement.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised. We received agendas well in advance and information about each session.

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

    • All participants took time out of their busy schedules to chat with us and offer their insights, which was great.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Financial Bonus

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing. DLA Piper is a great firm that really focuses on diversity and inclusion. This is the main point I took away from my placement.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Yes - all candidates were diplomatic and lovely to work with.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Average London rates

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • N/A

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • N/A

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

June 2020

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