Summer Intern 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 insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
  • In our allocated practice groups, our days would be very varied. Some days I would have a client meeting or practice group meeting, other days I would be given tasks to work on that met the objectives set by the Early Careers Team. We were given a lot of responsibilities and important tasks which contributed to assisting partners and other members of the team in their matters.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes definitely. In our first week we were given a workshop about presentations and the internship provided me with the opportunity to use these tips from the speaker. Moreover, I have developed my networking skills and ability to form and sustain meaningful connections with people over time.


  • 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 very interesting. DLA Piper has a range of practice areas that are all very varied. One of the most interesting roles available was the potential involvement in a Pro-Bono practice area and the fantastic work that their team are involved in. We had a daily insight talk that was lead by the Global Head of the practice area and we were able to pose any questions that we had to them.


  • 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?
  • DLA Piper is a very happy place to be. All of the teams that I worked in had positive, enthusiastic and supportive individuals who made me feel very comfortable and involved in the work and their community from the first day.


  • 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 insight?
  • 5/5

    Your Impressions

  • 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I enjoyed the vacation scheme very much. It has been a fantastic experience and I have learnt so much about the firm, the people and the work that DLA Piper do. DLA Piper is an extremely ethical business and I felt privileged to have the opportunity to spend three weeks in their offices.


  • 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
  • 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
  • It's important to understand the values of DLA Piper and to ensure that these are conveyed through your application.


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

Yorkshire and Humberside

July 2022


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