Simmons & Simmons Interview Questions
Updated 13 March 2021
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The application and interview process for a training contract with Simmons & Simmons is:
- Online application
- Assessment centre
Online Application
This requires you to fill in various personal details and submit responses to several questions that require you to discuss your motivation for applying to the company, your motivation for studying law and your extra-curricular activities.
Assessment Day
The assessment day lasts about three hours altogether. It consists of:
- Case study questions
- Individual interview
- Office tour
Case Study Questions
This takes place with one associate. There are two case study questions:
- First case study question – This is a contract law problem. You will have to discuss the question and your response with your interviewer.
- Second case study question – You will have to read through several pages of information and then draft a (non-legal) letter. No discussion is required, this is just a written exercise and lasts for 40 minutes.
Interview
Your interview will be with either an associate or partner.
You will be asked questions such as:
- Why did you get [your particular grade] in a certain subject?
- Why did you choose your specific university?
You will also be asked specific questions about your CV and online application. Some questions may be competency-based. There are no questions on commercial issues, although you may be asked to discuss an ethical dilemma.
