My internship was invaluable by providing me with an early opportunity to gain insights into the banking industry. This allowed me to come into the graduate program with a “head start” as I knew what to expect on day one which helped me to make the most of my time on the graduate program.
DLA puts a huge emphasis on pro bono work and there is a great range of local and international initiatives graduates can get involved in if they are interested --- One of the best things about working on pro bono matters is the autonomy available to you, and it can often lead to you meeting and working with DLA lawyers from all over the world.
I worked on a blog that is all about reducing food waste... I enjoy writing about and suggesting these sorts of recipes so that we can help reduce food waste and alleviate the cost-of-living pressures that people are going through.
My job varies a lot each day but the most interesting thing I’ve been involved in was a product photoshoot. I was lucky enough to go to the photography studio where we also had two chefs creating delicious meals out of our products.
The key qualities essential to succeeding in research at SIG include a strong interest in the markets, the ability to think about problems critically, as well as being curious.
Within a year of working here I have gone from a placement student to undergraduate to graduate and the whole time I have been exposed to many diverse tasks, operations, people, and responsibilities.