I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Simmons & Simmons in Dec 2022
Interview
Online test followed by video interview was filmed the whole way through which was distracting but the online test was interactive and stimulating. Usual interview questions such as why the firm, why commercial law
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Usual questions such as why the firm why commercial law
The interview involved self-introduction, competency-based interview questions, technical questions (a problem scenario). There was a mandarin test (reading aloud a paragraph and dictating a paragraph). There was an online drafting test.
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.
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?