Insight Programme 2024 Review

by DLA Piper

Best Student Employer

Rating

4.8/5
  • Skills
    5.0
  • Business Insight
    4.3
  • 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 insight day was a 2-day scheme where we learned about the firm’s various practice areas, its diversity equity, and inclusion sector, and its focus on sustainability. We were also invited on a social evening after the first day.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I developed networking skills as well as gaining more knowledge about what skills the firm looks for in a trainee


  • 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?
  • I found it very interesting to learn about how the business of the firm works. The firm is one of the largest in the world, and there are many roles available across various locations.


  • Please rate how insightful you found the insight
  • 4/5

  • How would you rate the structure of the insight
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
  • 4/5

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • Welcoming, encouraging, and collegial


  • 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?
  • The Insight Programme was a worthwhile experience. I met many like-minded students who I will keep in contact with in the future. I have also gained a deeper insight into the firm’s career opportunities and I will be sure to apply for their summer internship next year.


  • 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
  • Emphasise how you align with the company’s values and skills that they look for


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

April 2024


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