Insight scheme attendee Review
by DLA Piper
Rating
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Skills
4.8
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Business Insight
4.7
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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 the first day we were given an overview of the firm and heard from associates who outlined their distinctive practice groups. We also engaged in a litigation and mediation exercise which was really fun. The second day focused more on life as a trainee and highlighted the routes into a career with DLA Piper.
Skills
developed communication, networking, attention to detail and teamwork skills.
Business Insight
i was able to talk to various members from the firm including partners, associates and trainees who outlined the firm's culture, values and practice areas.
Culture
the general atmosphere was incredibly welcoming and we were encouraged to network and speak to people who were quite senior at the firm. there was an immense emphasis on personal development and relationships.
Your Impressions
i thoroughly enjoyed the insight and would recommend it to other students considering a career in commercial law.
Yes
research DLA Piper prior to applying, be sure to emphasise non- legal work experience opportunities to highlight transferable skills and show a willingness to learn more about the firm and the sector.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
London
April 2024
