DLA Piper Insight Scheme 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.
  • The scheme was intended to give insight to DLA Piper and the work they undertake. We met and listened to speakers from all of their practice groups as well as the DEI and sustainability teams. We also engaged in an interactive case study with the litigation team.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt many skills namely, communication, networking, teamwork, problem-solving and many more. I have also improved my advocacy skills as well as my public speaking skills through the litigation exercise.


  • 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 an incredible insight into what working with DLA Piper would look like for anyone interested in commercial law. The key takeaway I had from my experience was the global reach of the business and the grand scale of DLA Piper's work.


  • 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?
  • All of the employees had incredible things to say about the firm. It is clear that the culture of the firm promotes a good work life balance and that they are committed to diversity and inclusion.


  • 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 insight scheme greatly, I believe now that I have a clear idea of what DLA Piper does and how I could fit into their culture in the future.


  • 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
  • Shoe your enthusiasm for the firm and do your research on the global reach of their work and how they operate in comparison to other law firms.


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

London

April 2024


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