Graduate Recruitment Insight Programme Review

by DLA Piper

Best Student Employer

Rating

5/5
  • Skills
    5.0
  • Business Insight
    5.0
  • Culture
    5.0
  • Your Impressions
    5.0

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the virtual experience and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.

    • A multitude of Q&As with lawyers and members of the Graduate Recruitment team with a focus on the day to day life and experiences of trainee lawyers in the firm and their pathway to where they are now.

    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • One key skill I have picked up from the scheme is the importance of having a good understanding of commercial awareness and knowledge of the commercial and business world. Furthermore, my communication skills and confidence have developed through the live Q&As.

  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?

    • 5/5
  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?

    • 5/5
  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?

    • 5/5
  • Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development

    • 5/5

    Business Insight

  • 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?

    • It was fascinating to hear the many opportunities the firm has to offer locally and internationally and how the firm is enriched in pro bono work and networks for staff which compliment their ethos and values.

  • Please rate how insightful you found the virtual experience

    • 5/5
  • How would you rate the structure of the virtual experience

    • 5/5
  • How would you rate business leader involvement during the virtual experience

    • 5/5

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?

    • The company culture was so warm, friendly and welcoming and [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] and the rest of the Graduate Recruitment team instantly but everyone at ease and always ensured inclusion and prompted us to ask questions. The emphasis of pro bono work and the incredible presentation by [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] shows how the firm is deeply committed to helping and looking out for those in vulnerable positions. The wide range of networks also displayed honour to diversity initiatives.

  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?

    • 5/5
  • How would you rate the networking opportunities?

    • 5/5
  • Please rate how valued you felt during your virtual experience?

    • 5/5

    Your Impressions

  • 5. To what extent did you enjoy the virtual experience?

    • I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and I only wish I could do it all again!

  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on the virtual experience

    • 5/5
  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations

    • 5/5
  • Please rate the future employment prospects at DLA Piper

    • 5/5
  • 7. Would you recommend DLA Piper to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to DLA Piper

    • Focus on what makes you you, as they seek a range of different individuals and are so focused on diversity.

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Legal/Law

Yorkshire and Humberside

March 2021

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