Simmons & Simmons LLP

8.7 /10 181 reviews

Opportunities Offered:: Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Sectors:: Legal/Law

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Simmons & Simmons LLP Reviews

Vacation Scheme at Simmons & Simmons LLP

Simmons & Simmons LLP
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

9.5

I thought that Simmons did a fantastic job of balancing a high level of challenging but well pitched work with workshops to gain a deeper insight into the firm as well as networking opportunities. Everyone that I met at the firm was welcoming and willing ...

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Vacation Scheme Student at Simmons & Simmons LLP

Simmons & Simmons LLP
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

9.0

The firm pairs together hugely enjoyable work and a great group of people.

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Insight Scheme at Simmons & Simmons LLP

Simmons & Simmons LLP
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

7.7

The insight provided a great opportunity to get involved in two different areas of the firm, while carrying out some of the tasks that a trainee solicitor may do. The welcoming nature of the firm, alongside the various events allowed for greater explorati...

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Student at Simmons & Simmons LLP

Simmons & Simmons LLP
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

9.1

I greatly enjoyed the insight scheme. It was great to be part of the firm for a week and see how the different teams collaborate in the open plan space. I thoroughly enjoyed the specific tasks I was given and

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Paralegal at Simmons & Simmons LLP

Simmons & Simmons LLP
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

9.3

I enjoyed the combination of London work and a non-London office. This reflected the ethos of the office, which was very unintimidating and meant that employees were more approachable. I also really liked the open-plan office and the non-hierarchial feel....

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Spring Insight Scheme at Simmons & Simmons LLP

Simmons & Simmons LLP
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

9.6

The insight was thoroughly enjoyable. It was a combination of great deal of insight and fun. I particularly enjoyed the practice insight group session where partners from different practice area gave a presentation which was followed by a Q&A, thus making...

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Spring Insight Scheme at Simmons & Simmons LLP

Simmons & Simmons LLP
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

8.9

In my opinion, Simmons & Simmons' spring insight scheme was very enjoyable. We were able to gain a better understanding of the firm through a variety of talks, giving us a general overview of their culture, as well as more specific insight into the types ...

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First Year Spring Insight Scheme at Simmons & Simmons LLP

Simmons & Simmons LLP
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

9.7

I very much enjoyed the insight scheme. This provided a brilliant opportunity to experience the culture of a firm, experience activities including work shadowing of a department enabling you to see the work of a trainee and plenty of networking opportunit...

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Spring Insight Scheme Participant at Simmons & Simmons LLP

Simmons & Simmons LLP
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

8.8

The insight was thoroughly enjoyable since it was highly detailed and provided all participants with an understanding of how the firm operates and how best to succeed as a city lawyer. What was especially enjoyable was the ability to communicate with curr...

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Spring Insight Scheme at Simmons & Simmons LLP

Simmons & Simmons LLP
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

8.6

The team were very encouraging and passionate about us, which made the scheme a more enjoyable experience. Having spent an afternoon with a trainee, I was able to experience the work of a trainee solicitor which was an exciting and interesting part. The s...

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Winter Vacation Scheme Participant at Simmons & Simmons LLP

Simmons & Simmons LLP
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

9.6

I found this vacation scheme at Simmons & Simmons to be a very enjoyable experience. There was a good balance of time spent within the department as well as various presentations and networking sessions. I found the socials to be engaging and interesting,...

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Winter Vacation Scheme at Simmons & Simmons LLP

Simmons & Simmons LLP
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

9.0

The Grad Recruitment team organised loads of really fun and insightful events to help us to get to know each other and the firm. The department I was in was really welcoming and everyone in it was really approachable and friendly. The week was a good bala...

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Vacation Scheme Student at Simmons & Simmons LLP

Simmons & Simmons LLP
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

8.5

I really enjoyed the insight I gained into the firm and the legal industry during my week. Not only did I see the types of skills needed and tasks undertaken by a trainee solicitor, but I gained a really good understanding of the firm's clients and some o...

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Winter Vacation Scheme Intern at Simmons & Simmons LLP

Simmons & Simmons LLP
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

9.5

The Winter Vacation Scheme was an extremely useful and insightful week, with a helpful and approachable Graduate Recruitment team.

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Vacation scheme intern at Simmons & Simmons LLP

Simmons & Simmons LLP
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

9.6

The vac scheme lasted for two weeks, comprising a week in two departments. I spent my first week in the financial markets litigation team, and the second in the tax team. Overall, it was a fantastic experience. Everyone (and I mean everyone, partners incl...

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Vacation Scheme Student at Simmons & Simmons LLP

Simmons & Simmons LLP
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

8.6

I had an absolutely wonderful two weeks. The only drawback was I was a little bit short of work at times, but I can't think of a better work environment.

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Vacation scheme student at Simmons & Simmons LLP

Simmons & Simmons LLP
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

6.9

I did enjoy the vacation scheme with Simmons and Simmons. This was not my first scheme, so it was useful to be able to compare the various schemes completed to date. Generally, I found the people friendly and the work was quite interesting, too. Some ...

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Vacation Scheme at Simmons & Simmons LLP

Simmons & Simmons LLP
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

8.4

I enjoyed the insight greatly. I learned a huge amount about the law firm, its practice areas, its culture, and what it would be like to train there. The camaraderie with the other students on the scheme made the socials even more enjoyable, and the train...

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Intern at Simmons & Simmons LLP

Simmons & Simmons LLP
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

7.0

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Vacation Scheme at Simmons & Simmons LLP

Simmons & Simmons LLP
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

8.5

The firm was really friendly, as were the other people on the vacation scheme, making it a very enjoyable experience. The work was varied and I was able to ask around for types of work that I wished to try which enabled me to get a lot out of my time here...

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