Simmons & Simmons LLP

8.6 /10 192 reviews

Opportunities Offered:: Placement Year (10 Months+)
Sectors:: Legal/Law

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Simmons & Simmons LLP Reviews

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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Vacation Scheme student at Simmons & Simmons LLP

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

6.4

I found the vacation scheme really enjoyable, both because of the standard of the work I was given that made it feel l was really making a difference, and the vibe and welcoming nature of the firm. The events put on throughout the week really allowed all ...

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Vacation Scheme at Simmons & Simmons LLP

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

9.1

The scheme provided a great insight into the firm, its culture, and the work that lawyers at Simmons & Simmons can get involved in. There was a good balance between organised vacation scheme events and also time to work in the two allocated departments.

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Intern at Simmons & Simmons LLP

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

9.0

The scheme was informative and enjoyable.

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Summer Vacation Scheme at Simmons & Simmons LLP

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

7.9

Was an enjoyable two weeks, which was balanced with time in the department and organised information sessions. The socials were decent and the other candidates were from a broad range, which made it all the more enjoyable.

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Intern at Simmons & Simmons LLP

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

9.2

I really enjoyed this insight and I think it provided the right balance between having the opportunity to undertake trainee-style work, going to events with the firm, and networking opportunities.

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Vacation Scheme Intern at Simmons & Simmons LLP

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

9.5

Very well organised scheme, with plenty of networking opportunities, formal sessions and social events.

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Vacation Scheme at Simmons & Simmons LLP

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

9.9

Massively. Completing two weeks in two very different seats gave me an in depth insight into life at the firm. I was able to emulate the role of a trainee by being given typical trainee tasks to complete, as well as being exposed to live and exciting case...

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Vacation Scheme at Simmons & Simmons LLP

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

7.5

It was an enjoyable two weeks, with a good balance between learning about the firm, getting down to serious work and spending time socialising/networking with employees and other vac scheme students. I never felt as though I was left bored and I found it ...

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Vacation Scheme Student at Simmons & Simmons LLP

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

8.6

I found my week at Simmons & Simmons to be insightful, interesting varied and an incredible opportunity in a growing, diverse office. My colleagues were welcoming, intelligent and happy to talk openly and share their views on the firm in comparison to oth...

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