
Rating
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Skills
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Responsibilities
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Support & Guidance
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Culture
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Your Impressions
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
- Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
- 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
- Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
- 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
- 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the social opportunities?
- How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
- How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
- 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
- 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 advice would you give to others applying to DLA Piper
Overview
I assist with research tasks, reviewing case law and drafting internal notes to support the team. I also help with updating documents, sitting in on meetings, and occasionally contribute to client-facing communications or materials. The role has given me exposure to a variety of legal areas and practical insight into how the teams operate on a daily basis.
Skills
I've developed key skills in legal research, drafting and reviewing documents, and effectively communicating complex information. I've also strengthened my attention to detail, time management, and ability to work collaboratively within a team.
Responsibilities
I was trusted with a significant level of responsibility throughout my internship, which included independent research tasks, contributing to ongoing projects, and supporting the team with client-related work. This not only challenged me but also helped build my confidence and practical legal skills.
Support & Guidance
Throughout my internship, I was given a great deal of support, from regular check-ins and constructive feedback to approachable mentors who were always happy to answer questions. This made the experience highly rewarding and really helped me grow.
Culture
The company culture during my internship was incredibly supportive and inclusive. Everyone was approachable, collaboration was genuinely encouraged, and there was a clear emphasis on learning and professional development.
Your Impressions
I really enjoyed my internship. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn, take on meaningful work, and connect with some brilliant people. The experience has definitely confirmed that there is no better place to pursue a training contract.
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If you're applying for this internship, go in with an open mind and a genuine willingness to learn. There's a lot to gain from both the work and the people around you. Don鈥檛 be afraid to ask questions. It's a fantastic opportunity to build real skills and confidence in a collaborative setting with a great team.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Legal/Law
Republic of Ireland
July 2025