I interned at similar firms when I was at university, however the people I met during my placement with DLA Piper made me choose this firm.

They are approachable, energised and willing to train juniors and develop our skills. Every day I get to work with colleagues and clients from all over the world.

And there is a huge focus on ‘extracurricular’ work and initiatives. We are expected and encouraged to be involved with activities beyond pure legal advice. These include opportunities to be part of the international pro-bono team (on global projects and with local charity work), as well as ‘people networks’ such as the Leadership Alliance for Women, sustainability initiatives, social mobility programmes and legal tech development.