Vacation Scheme 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.
  • We were given genuine tasks, such as drafting, contract review, and participation in client meetings.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I learnt how to time manage and balance various responsibilities more effectively. It was my first time drafting contractual terms so that was interesting as well


  • 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 - early careers organised talks with very important and experienced people. The insights were extremely valuable and interesting to hear.


  • 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?
  • Everyone was super approachable and nice. Partners were happy to take 30-60 minutes of their time to talk to you, even if they were not your supervisor.


  • 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 highly recommend the insight. The cohort were all nice and friendly, as were the employees of the firm as well. Makes me want to work here long term.


  • 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
  • Make sure you have a genuine reason for applying


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Corporate Law

London

July 2022


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