Insight Scheme Participant Review

by DLA Piper

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Rating

4.6/5
  • Skills
    4.8
  • Business Insight
    5.0
  • Culture
    4.0
  • Your Impressions
    4.7

    Overview

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

    • Talks with members of the firm, an insight into wellbeing and CSR initiatives and a chance to complete four tasks similar to the work required of a trainee

    Skills

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

    • Communication, networking and improved commercial awareness

  • 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?

    • 4/5
  • 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?

    • We got a comprehensive insight into the role of a trainee at the firm and how this fits into the wider context of the business.

  • Please rate how insightful you found the insight

    • 5/5
  • How would you rate the structure of the insight

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

    • 5/5

    Culture

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

    • Friendly, supportive an genuinely interested in getting to know participants as much as possible in the virtual format

  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?

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

    • 3/5
  • Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?

    • 4/5

    Your Impressions

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed the insight and helped me confirm my interest in commercial law

  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight

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

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

    • 4/5
  • 7. Would you recommend DLA Piper to a friend?

    • Yes

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

    • Be yourself and don't be afraid to include unique interests in your application. Ensure you understand the firm and their place in the commercial landscape.

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

London

April 2021

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