A twoday insight into the firm with all expenses hotel travel food organised and paid for by DLA Networked with associates and partners and other attendees did a mock litigation exercise learned about the firm039s work and culture got applica
Day 1 provided an immersive introduction to the firm with ample opportunities to interact and ask questions to various representatives of the firm Through discussions and participation in the Mock Litigation Exercise I gained a greater understanding of
The programme was very well organised We had breakfast in the morning at the hotel which was generously covered by the firm for up to 3 nights regardless of travel distance then walked to the office The programme was mostly talks with some more int
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 practice
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
There were many engaging talks and lots of opportunities to ask questions about DLA as a firm its values approach to topical issues and what it is like to work there I had the chance to speak to many likeminded individuals in a similar stage of the app
The insight day was a 2day scheme where we learned about the firms 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
On the first day we received a welcome talk about the firm and programme Then we received a panel discussion about ESG and corporate social responsibility including the different pro bono initiatives at the firm We then had a practice group overview i
Given an overview of DLA from various practice groups with options for questions following every session Also engaged in a mock litigation workshop and an evening social event which allowed me to network with other attendees The second day involved mor
It was a really valuable experience in which first year law students interacted with and received talks from a range of different employees to give a better insight of the values and day to day workings of the firm The experience provided ample opportun
This was a 2day insight scheme Both days involved icebreakers to get to know better the other students on the scheme We had speakers ranging from partners legal directors and those from the corporate responsibility side of the firm including probono
The scheme was intended to give insight to DLA Piper and the work they undertake We met and listened to speakers from all of their practice groups as well as the DEI and sustainability teams We also engaged in an interactive case study with the litigati
I spent a week in the London office as part of my induction and then two weeks in the Edinburgh office in practice groups I interned in the Corporate practice area and the Finance Projects and Restructuring practice area Daily tasks included communic
Placed within teams we worked on completing a range of tasks similar to that of a trainee but on a smaller scale It could be anything from research tasks to completing forms
The internship at DLA Piper was incredible We got an opportunity to network with the cohort in all offices and we have received constant support from Early Careers and our line managers in our respective seats I have undertook litigation and corporate a
Week 1 Networking aka making new friends asking questions to inspiring individuals learning about the firm and about selfdevelopment Week 2 Assisting in real client work coffee meetups to get to know colleagues preparing and giving a group pr
First week was induction so listening to speeches and doing ice breaker tasks These were really great as it could be overwhelming at first but helped us settle in Weeks two and three we were in sector teams for example IP or Competition law We shadow
In the first week we were in London There we participated in workshops and got talks on various topics The next two weeks were in Dublin We worked in 2 different practice areas and got opportunities to engage in meaningful work
The summer internship was highly valuable in providing insight into the work and culture at DLA Piper On a daytoday basis I completed legal research tasks due diligence tasks attended court and engaged in other tasks of a typical trainee solicitor
The first week was induction which involved talks from members of the Firm on the Firm039s culture legal workshops and networking The next two weeks were spent in two practice areas within the Firm Tasks ranged from sitting in on meetings and takin
