Insight Programme 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
On a day to day basis I had the chance to listen from a range of high representatives to trainees at the firm explaining their area of practice and experience. After every talk we were given a break to converse with other attendees from the programme where food and drinks were provided. I also had the chance to participate in litigation simulation as well where we worked on a case to show our skills.
Skills
During my placement I learnt numerous skills incorporated in negotiation. I also heard from the recruitment officers talk about how future applicants could improve their CVs. I further improved my skills on networking where I met many different people from different universities as well as people who are currently working at DLA Piper.
Business Insight
It was amazing to hear about the firms business and potential roles available. Talking to the trainees palled a big role in helping me understand the type of works being done during their time at DLA Piper. It was also fascinating to hear about foreign and client secondments where we would be given an opportunity to work in a different environment to hone our skills in a particular area of law.
Culture
The company culture and general atmosphere seemed positive. From what I heard, the firm seemed to have a very strong work ethic. The trainees seemed very confident and proud of their work and the partners and associates seemed very approachable and easy to talk to. They all provided answers that satisfied the student cohort and had numerous programmes within the firm that advocated for inclusivity and diversity.
Your Impressions
I really enjoyed the insight programme. The information and talks the programme provided for me was beyond what I had imagined. All the speakers were captivating and allowed us sufficient time to ask questions. The interactive programmes allowed the attendees to incorporate some of our own creativity and knowledge to better acclimate ourselves into the firm's programme.
Yes
Make sure you have an open outlook when you are applying for this programme. Rather thank focusing on a certain area of practice you want to go too, really see how you can fit into all area of practice.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
London
April 2023
