Open Day

Role Description

About You

1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

The insight was ok, it gave me a good opportunity to meet trainees, associates and partners whilst also giving me the opportunity to learn about commercial law and partake in some negotiation exercises.

4/5

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2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

It was only an open day so you were reasonably valued but not nearly as in a potential vacation scheme student as you're not an asset to the firm yet.

3/5

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3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

The whole day was guided as in one session after another, although the support for general vacation schemes/training contracts was insufficient and did not answer everything about how to get on one of these schemes.

4/5

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4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

I probably wont use the skills much in my degree studies as it was only a day to learn more about the firm and as such you were either talked to about DLA piper or talking to people.

3/5

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The Company

5. How well structured was the insight?

The day was well structured with the events running very well, whilst also allowing small breaks to gt refreshments and have some lunch.

4/5

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6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

Some of the talks went on a bit too long but generally the insight was very good and a very good insight into commercial law and DLA piper.

4/5

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7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

They did not invest much, only the associate/partner time to talk to you, however the entire event was held in the office so not too much investment.

4/5

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8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

It gave a small look in to a full time role with the company although you have to experience it first hand to get the best idea and thats only possible on a vacation scheme.

4/5

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9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

It was helpful to meet the trainees/associates/partners to get a real feel for the culture of the company where you can see the type of people who work for the company.

4/5

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10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

It was reasonable to confirm that commercial law is the career I want to go into, however I do not know about DLA piper as I would need to experience more about them before deciding.

4/5

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Everything Else

11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

Reimbursed up to £40 expenses.

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12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

We had lunch where we met a wide variety of people from the firm and could have a chat with them about the firm and law, however generally it was limited to the people who were talking to you throughout the day.

4/5

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13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

As it was only a day it was limited to lunch and so while plain there, on vacation schemes they tend to be much better.

4/5

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14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

The trainees gave us a good explanation of what you can get involved in outside of work, such as sports, theatre, dinners etc.

4/5

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15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

It is a good opportunity to learn more about commercial law, however other firms also do this kind of day and they tend to be more enjoyable, so it is worth looking around.

4/5

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