Summer Vacation Scheme applicants have rated the interview process at Simmons & Simmons with 4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 100% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Summer Vacation Scheme roles take an average of 30 days to get hired, when considering 1 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Simmons & Simmons overall takes an average of 45 days.
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Initial stage is a written application involving basic motivational questions. Followed by a skills competency test. The AC was all online, three different tasks, all individual. Ran seamlessly. Completed AC but haven't heard an outcome over 2 months later.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
why do you want to be a trainee at Simmons and Simmons?
I applied online. I interviewed at Simmons & Simmons (Bristol, England)
Interview
Logical reasoning and verbal reasoning assessment that was followed by some video interview questions. Around 5 questions of basic fit and competency that is expected for any video interview. Prepare why law, why the firm, what's going on in the legal world etc.
I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Simmons & Simmons (London, England) in Nov 2024
Interview
Friendly interview, not to technical but the inbox exercise was the hardest element of the AC. HR talk you through this and support you throughout the day. This took place online and was around 6 hours.