Simmons & Simmons Vacation Schemes, Insight Workshops and Open Days
Updated 13 March 2021
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Simmons & Simmons runs two summer vacation schemes, two winter insight workshops and several open days throughout the year. These opportunities help candidates find out about the working life of a solicitor and specifically the working culture at Simmons & Simmons.
You will also gain a picture of working life in an international law firm and gain first-hand experience of a legal working environment.
Vacation Schemes
Simmons & Simmons runs two four-week schemes over the summer, which enable you to find out about the firm first hand.
During your vacation scheme you will be involved in:
- Attending talks and meetings given by current trainees and associates
- Work shadowing partners, associates and trainees
- Completing similar tasks to that of a trainee
- Social meetings and evenings with employees of the firm
In addition, you will receive a weekly salary of £250.
Insight Workshops
Simmons & Simmons' insight workshops are aimed specifically at non-law students, and provide an introduction to the world of work as an international lawyer in the City. You will spend three days in the firm (in either December or January) and have a chance to experience two different departments shadowing members of the firm's legal teams as they work on current cases.
Open Days
Open days at Simmons & Simmons are aimed towards anyone with an interest in persuing a career in the law. During the day, you will hear presentations from a number of their lawyers about their careers and the transactions and deals they have worked on.
You will also participate in a Corporate Negotiation Game which will provide you with an opportunity to experience first-hand the type of work that is undertaken at the firm.
The day is designed to be interactive so that you can find out as much as possible about Simmons & Simmons. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask partners, associates and trainees questions on both a formal and an informal basis.
Now see - Simmons & Simmons Training Contract.
