We had a 3day induction before the internship which was very helpful as it helps us learn more about the firm We were then assigned to work in one practice area for 2 weeks and another practice area for 1 week This allows us to gain insight into each p
Completing a variety of legal tasks from drafting legal documents to doing legal research Networking with people all over the office In addition to preparing for a group project together
There were 3 stages to the summer internship It began with a 3 day induction at the London office where we met other interns from across the UK and Dublin My hotel and travel costs were paid for by the firm which was amazing The induction consisted of
Completing tasks depending on the seat and practice group you were in Included drafting and reviewing research and taking notes on client calls for instance Included verification work and maintenance of documents Worked alongside the team to complete
I am an intern on the programmes summer internship I work across two different sectors throughout the three weeks enabling me to gain an extensive level of breadth throughout the scheme whilst also enabling sufficient depth I work on a varied range of t
As an intern you have the opportunity to meet network with a crosssection of people in the firm The daytoday tasks vary this can be research tasks drafting legal documents or experiencing client calls and meetings
During the scheme we got to sit in two different seats and try some of the different work that trainees do We also had the opportunity to talk to different members of the firm and learn about their career paths and current positions There were opportun
My daily tasks included Drafting reviewing and creating summaries of documents and emails Attending various meetings such as client meetings preliminary hearings team meetings Helping the team with various projects as they arise doing a range of t
Various pieces of research drafting and attending client meetings Involved networking with both colleagues and other interns aiding members of the team wherever we had capacity to do so
There was a three day induction in the London office which consisted of learning more about the firm its practice areas people and its strategy The next two weeks I spent in the corporate department and assisted trainees and associates with document r
The scheme commenced with a three day induction in the London office with the interns across the UK This proved invaluable as it allowed different offices to network and mingle Following we had a three week scheme where we sat in seat 1 for two weeks a
First check emails if any work has come in and start on that Then catch up with supervisor on work completed and supervisor sets new work Work done during the day EG listen on callsattend meetings and take notes proofread research fill out forms
A usual day would include tasks such as proofreading legal documents attending online inperson client meetings and taking notes research tasks on various matters ranging from more technical issues to less legal matters such as objective background res
Training and meeting several members of the team and the floor Getting to know what everyone does and helping out with tasks 3 day induction day to further help us familiarise with the work and team
Summer Intern 3day London central induction 2 weeks in practice group 1 1 week in practice group 2 Work on live dealscases alongside preparation for a group presentation
During the internship we had the opportunity to work within our chosen departments taking on real work to help out the team There were a wide number of departments we could choose from and we ranked our preferences The work completed varied depending
The programme included various sessions led by senior DLA Piper lawyers with opportunities for questions and answers Additionally there were breakout sessions in smaller groups focused on the experiences of different solicitors at the company Finally
The insight programme involved sessions explaining the practice groups and sectors at DLA Piper and the importance of responsible business and diversity and inclusion to the firm There was opportunities to talk to trainees at the firm and find out more a
The Insight Programme consisted of presentations from a range a people within DLA Piper This included insights into DLA Piper039s core practice areas and what a day in the life looks like as a trainee I was also exposed to additional areas of the fir
Attending senior lawyer speaker series Involved in mock litigation exercise Insight into traineeship practice areas and sectors Learning about firm039s values policies and strategic views Also involved networking social events and opportunities
