Intern Review
by DLA Piper
Rating
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Skills
5.0
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Business Insight
5.0
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Culture
5.0
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Your Impressions
5.0
- 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
- Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
- 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
- Please rate how insightful you found the insight
- How would you rate the structure of the insight
- How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
- 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the networking opportunities?
- Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
- 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at DLA Piper
- 7. Would you recommend DLA Piper to a friend?
- 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to DLA Piper
Overview
I was involved in various research tasks relevant to my department. Alongside the research tasks, I was involved in the day-to-day work of a trainee including joining client calls, contract reviews, and drafting documents. I also had the opportunity to interact with staff members across different sectors. Daily insight sessions were provided which helped me develop my sector knowledge.
Skills
I have developed practical legal skills such as my drafting, communication, and research skills. I was able to interact on many occasions with a variety of people, which helped to enhance my networking ability too.
Business Insight
It was interesting challenging my preconceptions about certain sectors such as tax and gaining a better understanding of how each department works both separately and collaboratively. The Early Careers team provided a comprehensive outlook on the opportunities available at the firm.
Culture
The company culture is built on collaboration. The staff are very helpful and welcoming which creates an open environment and effective learning space. The atmosphere was always friendly and there was a lack of hierarchal imposition.
Your Impressions
I enjoyed the insight a lot and hoped to continue it for a longer period of time. The work given gave an insight on day-to-day expectations and allowed me to gain actual experience. Alongside this, the networking opportunities provided are invaluable.
Yes
Be yourself. DLA cares about the person, rather than formal qualifications that may act as a barrier to opportunities. Be friendly, ask lots of questions, and enjoy yourself.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Intellectual Property Law
North West
July 2022
