Insight Attendee Review

by DLA Piper

Best Student Employer

Rating

4.4/5
  • Skills
    4.3
  • Business Insight
    4.7
  • Culture
    4.0
  • Your Impressions
    4.7

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.

    • The Insight Programme provided a mix of sessions and activities allowing students to learn more about DLA piper. This included the opportunity to network with other trainees, hear from senior leaders in the firm, learn about its opportunities and practices, meet current trainee lawyers, and take part in group exercises.

    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Foremost of the skills I have developed has been my ability to network with a large group of unfamiliar people, with the Programme providing a welcoming environment and social activity to get to know fellow trainee lawyers. I have also been able to practice teamwork and listening stills, so I am able to discern the most important parts of the various presentations we were given.

  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?

    • 4/5
  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?

    • 4/5
  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?

    • 4/5
  • 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?

    • The Insight Programme provided an extremely in depth overview of the culture, history and operations of the firm, as well as its current practices and recruitment process. This was extremely useful in helping understand core initiatives and principles at DLA Piper, including the focus on a 'One UK' approach, and the importance of DEI initiatives to its future business.

  • Please rate how insightful you found the insight

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

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

    • 5/5

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?

    • The Insight Programme served to confirm my understanding earlier perception that DLA Piper is a friendly and welcoming place to work, that values employee wellbeing and strives to be open and exclusive. There was excellent involvement by Partners who were happy to answer any questions, and all staff present seemed happy to be there.

  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?

    • 4/5
  • How would you rate the networking opportunities?

    • 4/5
  • Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?

    • 4/5

    Your Impressions

  • 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • I very much enjoyed the Insight Programme and would recommend to any other law students interested in a commercial training contract. Travel was arranged efficiently, the hotel I stayed in was comfortable, and the various sessions were in depth and informative. The benefit of priority application to the summer internship is very welcome too.

  • 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

    • 4/5
  • 7. Would you recommend DLA Piper to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to DLA Piper

    • - Research the firm thoroughly, to ensure you can give a good answer to the video interview. - Make sure you prepare for the Watson Glazer test, however you can. - Try and gain experience of the firm beforehand or speak to staff (such as at law fairs) if you can.

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law, Legal/Law

London

April 2024

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